8-1 MathXL 2025

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15 questions
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The graph of the parent quadratic function f(x) = x^2 and that of a second function of the form g(x) = ax^2 are shown. What conclusion can you make about the value of a in the equation of the second function?

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Tell whether each statement about a function of the form f(x) = ax^2 is always true, sometimes true, or never true.

The graph is a parabola that opens upward.

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Tell whether each statement about a function of the form f(x) = ax^2 is always true, sometimes true, or never true.

The vertex of the graph is (0, 0).

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Tell whether each statement about a function of the form f(x) = ax^2 is always true, sometimes true, or never true.

The axis of symmetry of the graph is x = 0

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How does the value of a in each function affect its graph when compared to the graph of the quadratic parent function?

g(x) = 6x^2

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How does the value of a in each function affect its graph when compared to the graph of the quadratic parent function?

g(x) = 0.6x^2

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How does the value of a in each function affect its graph when compared to the graph of the quadratic parent function?

g(x) = -7x^2

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How does the value of a in each function affect its graph when compared to the graph of the quadratic parent function?

g(x) = -0.15x^2

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How does the value of a in each function affect its graph when compared to the graph of the quadratic parent function?

g(x) = 0.04x^2

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How does the value of a in each function affect its graph when compared to the graph of the quadratic parent function?

g(x) = 4.5x^2

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Write a quadratic function for the area of the figure. (Use f(x) at the beginning of the function.)

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If x = 13, what would the area of the figure be? (don't forget your label)

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What are the coordinates for point C.

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Which of the following features help you identify where point C is located?

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The graph of f(x) = ax^2 opens downward and is narrower than the graph of the quadratic parent function. Which of the following could be the value of a?