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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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Directrix (directrix):

5x^2 = 9x + 3 To get the roots, you could use the Quadratic Formula or use the online technology of the "Wolf." http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=5x%5E2+%3D+9x+%2B+3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got B

Directrix (directrix):

I agree. The A option looked almost identical but was not. It led with a -9 which is incorrect.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

true

Directrix (directrix):

The narrower graph would be the one which has a coefficient of x^2 that is greater than that of y = 3 x^2. Which one do you think it is? We'll test after you decide and check it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

would it be D?

Directrix (directrix):

Let's check. The narrower graph will be inside the graph of y = 3 x^2 Look at the two graphs drawn on the same set of axes and see if you agree that y = 11x^2 is inside. http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=y%3D+11x%5E2%2C+y+%3D+3x%5E2

Directrix (directrix):

Is the blue graph inside the one in pink?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is

Directrix (directrix):

Yes. And, it is considered narrower.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok ty

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