Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - Review Exercises: Chapter 11 - Page 772: 6

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

$f\left( x \right)=a{{x}^{2}}$ The function is of second degree and gives the graph of a parabola. Let $a=1$ and take the value of x and make a table of values, $\begin{matrix} x & f\left( x \right)=1\cdot {{x}^{2}} \\ -2 & 4 \\ -1 & 1 \\ 0 & 0 \\ 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 4 \\ \end{matrix}$ The graph for the table is shown below. So, the graph is a parabola with vertex at $\left( 0,0 \right)$ and has $x=0$ as an axis of symmetry as the graph is symmetrical with respect to the $x=0$ axis. Now, for the function $f\left( x \right)=a{{x}^{2}}$, if $a<0$, then the parabola opens downward, and if $a>0$, then parabola opens downward. Therefore, upon comparing the given function $g\left( x \right)=5{{x}^{2}}$ with the standard format function of a parabola $f\left( x \right)=a{{x}^{2}}$, it is concluded that given function is of parabola with vertex at $\left( 0,0 \right)$ and having symmetry with respect to $x=0$.
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