Question

what does the graph of f(x)=x^2 look like if it is negative make sure to include shape and direction?

Answer 1

Answer:

see the explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

$f(x)=x^2$

This is the equation of a vertical parabola open upward

The vertex represent a minimum

The vertex is the point (0,0)

The general shape of a parabola is the shape of a "pointy" letter "u," or a slightly rounded letter, "v."

If the function is negative

then

$f(x)=-x^2$

This is the equation of a vertical parabola open downward

The vertex represent a maximum

The vertex is the point (0,0)

see the attached figure to better understand the problem