Chapter 9 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - Mid-Chapter Quiz - Page 575: 5

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We are given: $y=\frac{1}{2}x^2$ Make a table of values $x=-4 \rightarrow y=8$ $x=-2 \rightarrow y=2$ $x=0 \rightarrow y=0$ $x=2 \rightarrow y=2$ $x=4 \rightarrow y=8$ The vertex is $(0,0)$. It is a minimum.