Parabolic Functions - High School Math
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Based on the figure below, which line depicts a quadratic function?
Based on the figure below, which line depicts a quadratic function?
A parabola is one example of a quadratic function, regardless of whether it points upwards or downwards.
The red line represents a quadratic function and will have a formula similar to 
.
The blue line represents a linear function and will have a formula similar to 
.
The green line represents an exponential function and will have a formula similar to 
.
The purple line represents an absolute value function and will have a formula similar to 
.
A parabola is one example of a quadratic function, regardless of whether it points upwards or downwards.
The red line represents a quadratic function and will have a formula similar to
The blue line represents a linear function and will have a formula similar to
The green line represents an exponential function and will have a formula similar to
The purple line represents an absolute value function and will have a formula similar to
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Which of the following functions represents a parabola?
Which of the following functions represents a parabola?
A parabola is a curve that can be represented by a quadratic equation. The only quadratic here is represented by the function 
, while the others represent straight lines, circles, and other curves.
A parabola is a curve that can be represented by a quadratic equation. The only quadratic here is represented by the function
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