Order the group of quadratic functions from widest to narrowest graph.

y=-4x^2, y=-3x^2, y=-5x^2

A. y=-3x^2, y=-5x^2, y=-4x^2

B. y=-5x^2, y=-4x^2, y=-3x^2

C. y=-3x^2, y=-4x^2, y=-5x^2

D. y=-4x^2, y=-3x^2, y=-5x^2

A, B, C, or D? Please explain :)

Question

Order the group of quadratic functions from widest to narrowest graph.

y=-4x^2, y=-3x^2, y=-5x^2

A. y=-3x^2, y=-5x^2, y=-4x^2

B. y=-5x^2, y=-4x^2, y=-3x^2

C. y=-3x^2, y=-4x^2, y=-5x^2

D. y=-4x^2, y=-3x^2, y=-5x^2

A, B, C, or D? Please explain :)

anonymous · Answer

You might notice that: the larger the value of the coefficient of $x^2$, the steeper the graph, and the narrower it will be. Do you require further assistance?