High School Math : Parabolic Functions

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 :Graphing Quadratic Functions

Based on the figure below, which line depicts a quadratic function?

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Possible Answers:

Green line

Blue line

Purple line

None of them

Red line

Correct answer:

Red line

Explanation:

A parabola is one example of a quadratic function, regardless of whether it points upwards or downwards.

The red line represents a quadratic function and will have a formula similar to.

The blue line represents a linear function and will have a formula similar to.

The green line represents an exponential function and will have a formula similar to.

The purple line represents an absolute value function and will have a formula similar to.

Example Question #1 :Quadratic Functions

Which of the following functions represents a parabola?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A parabola is a curve that can be represented by a quadratic equation. The only quadratic here is represented by the function, while the others represent straight lines, circles, and other curves.

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