Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

by Martin-Gay, Elayn

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321785045

ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 3 - Section 3.1 - Graphing Equations - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 125: 6

Answer

parabola

Work Step by Step

The equation $y=x^2$ relates y to the square of x. For example, if $x=2 or -2, y=4$. If we plot this equation on the rectangular coordinate plane, the resulting graph is a parabola.

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