SOLUTION: what difference to a quadratic graph does the co-efficient of x make

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Question 25173: what difference to a quadratic graph does the co-efficient of x make
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Answer by queenofit(120) About Me  (Show Source):
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The co-efficient of x makes the graph stretch or shrink in a parabola. for example.
1/3x^2 vertically shrinks the graph by a factor of 1/3 creating a broader parabola. it seems fatter
while 2x^2 vertically stretches the graph by a factor of 2 creating a narrower parabola. it is skinner.
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Answer by rapaljer(4551) About Me  (Show Source):
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In the graph of y=ax%5E2+%2Bbx+%2Bc, the coefficient of b affects the left or right placement of the graph. The value of c affects the vertical (up or down) placement of the graph, and the value of a the coefficient of x^2 determines if the graph opens up or down and also how broad or how tight (steep) the graph is.

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