Graph A: y = x2
Graph B: y = 1 2 x2
Graph C: y = 2x2
Graph D: y = 1 4 x2
If the quadratic functions are graphed, which is the widest?
A)
Graph A
B)
Graph B
C)
Graph C
D)
Graph D

Question

Graph A: y = x2
Graph B: y =  1	2 x2
Graph C: y = 2x2
Graph D: y =  1	4 x2
If the quadratic functions are graphed, which is the widest?
A)
Graph A
B)
Graph B
C)
Graph C
D)
Graph D

shadowfiend · Answer

Do you know what effect the multiplier on $x^2$ has on a parabola's width?