The formula for the volume of a cube is V(s) = s^3 where s is the side length of the cube. In which quadrant(s) is the graph of the function V(s)?
a.quadrant I
b.quadrant II
c.quadrants I and II
d.quadrants I and III

Question

The formula for the volume of a cube is V(s) = s^3 where s is the side length of the cube. In which quadrant(s) is the graph of the function V(s)?
a.quadrant I
b.quadrant II
c.quadrants I and II
d.quadrants I and III

anonymous · Answer

Well think of a coordinate plane for a second |dw:1403120708916:dw|

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

The question is asking which quadrant does this situation make sense in. Now the coordinates (+,-), (-,-) etc.  the sides are labeled as s and then the volume will be the y-coordinate so can you have negative lengths or negative volumes? @Princessprincess