select the correct answer.

which equation represents this graph?

$y = 2x^4 + 2$

$y = \frac{1}{5}x^3 + 2$

$y = \sqrt3{5x} + 2$

$y = \frac{1}{5}\sqrt{x} + 2$

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select the correct answer.

which equation represents this graph?

$y = 2x^4 + 2$

$y = \frac{1}{5}x^3 + 2$

$y = \sqrt3{5x} + 2$

$y = \frac{1}{5}\sqrt{x} + 2$

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(A) $y = 2x^4 + 2$

(B) $y = \frac{1}{8}x^3 + 2$

(C) $y = \sqrt[5]{x} + 2$

(D) $y = \frac{1}{5}\sqrt{x} + 2$

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Identify key features of the graph

Test a point on the graph to determine the coefficient

Match with the given options

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