Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

by Clark, Mark; Anfinson, Cynthia

Published by Brooks Cole

ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9

ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions - 4.2 Graphing Quadratics in Vertex Form - 4.2 Exercises - Page 316: 4

Answer

a and |a|<1

Work Step by Step

The value of "a" affects the opening of the parabola, and the values of "a" should be |a|<1 so that the graph is wider than $f(x)= x^{2}$.

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