There is only one statement that is true: B. The graph of the function is a parabola.
<h3>How to study and interpret the characteristics of quadratic equations</h3>
In this question we have a <em>quadratic</em> equation, whose characteristics have to be inferred and analyzed. We need to prove each of the five choices presented in the statement:
Choice A:
If we know that x = - 10, then we evaluated it at the function:
f(- 10) = (- 10)² - 5 · (- 10) + 12
f(- 10) = 162
False
Choice B:
By analytical geometry we know that all functions of the form y = a · x² + b · x + c always represent parabolae.
True
Choice C:
The <em>quadratic</em> function opens up as its <em>leading</em> coefficient is greater that 0.
False
Choice D:
If we know that x = 20, then we evaluate it at the function:
f(20) = 20² - 5 · (20) + 12
f(20) = 312
False
Choice E:
If we know that x = 0, then we evaluate it at the function:
f(0) = 0² - 5 · (0) + 12
f(0) = 12
There is only one statement that is true: B. The graph of the function is a parabola.
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