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if (a > 0), which of the following could be an equation of the graph sh…

Question

if (a > 0), which of the following could be an equation of the graph shown in the figure to the right?

(a) (y = ax^2)
(b) (y = x^2 - a)
(c) (y = x^2 + a)
(d) (y = (x - a)^2)
(e) (y = (x + a)^2)

Explanation:

Analyze the graph features

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Evaluate the options given \(a > 0\)

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Match graph with correct option

$$ \text{The graph vertex is at } (0, k) \text{ with } k > 0 \implies y = x^2 + a $$

Answer:

  • (A) \(y = ax^2\)
  • (B) \(y = x^2 - a\)
  • (C) \(y = x^2 + a\) (Correct answer)
  • (D) \(y = (x - a)^2\)
  • (E) \(y = (x + a)^2\)