Hello!

Recall that:
can be rewritten as:

Use the equation for the derivative of a log expression:

Substitute in the values in the expression:

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the answer is “>” because 12.312 is greater than 12.132
Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
The vertex form for a parabola is a(x-h)^2 + k, where h is the x coordinate of the vertex and k is the y coordinate. a represents the amount that the graph has been "squeezed". Therefore, since the coordinates of the vertex of this parabola are (2,4), and it is "squeezed" by a factor of 2, the correct answer is C. Hope this helps!