The equation below describes a parabola. If a is positive, which way does the parabola open?
2 answers:
we know that
the equation
describe a vertical parabola with vertex at point
if -------> the parabola open Up and the vertex is a minimum
if -------> the parabola open Down and the vertex is a maximum
in this problem we have
---> because is positive (given problem)
so
The vertex is a minimum
therefore
<u>the answer is the option C</u>
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The <u>correct diagram</u> is attached.
Explanation:
Using technology (such as Geogebra), first construct a line segment. Name the endpoints C and D.
Construct the perpendicular bisector of this segment. Label the intersection point with CD as B, and create another point A above it.
Measure the distance from C to B and from B to D. They will be the same.
Measure the distance from A to B. If it is not the same as that from C to B, slide A along line AB until the distance is the same.
Using a compass and straightedge:
First construct segment CD, being sure to label the endpoints.
Set your compass a little more than halfway from C to D. With your compass set on C, draw an arc above segment CD.
With your compass set on D (the same distance as before) draw an arc above segment CD to intersect your first arc. Mark this intersection point as E.
Connect E to CD using a straightedge; mark the intersection point as B.
Set your compass the distance from C to B. With your compass on B, mark an arc on EB. Mark this intersection point as A.
AB will be the same distance as CB and BD.
Explanation:
Using technology (such as Geogebra), first construct a line segment. Name the endpoints C and D.
Construct the perpendicular bisector of this segment. Label the intersection point with CD as B, and create another point A above it.
Measure the distance from C to B and from B to D. They will be the same.
Measure the distance from A to B. If it is not the same as that from C to B, slide A along line AB until the distance is the same.
Using a compass and straightedge:
First construct segment CD, being sure to label the endpoints.
Set your compass a little more than halfway from C to D. With your compass set on C, draw an arc above segment CD.
With your compass set on D (the same distance as before) draw an arc above segment CD to intersect your first arc. Mark this intersection point as E.
Connect E to CD using a straightedge; mark the intersection point as B.
Set your compass the distance from C to B. With your compass on B, mark an arc on EB. Mark this intersection point as A.
AB will be the same distance as CB and BD.