document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=7520>Question 7520</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The figure shows the graphs of f(x) = x3 and g(x) = ax3. What can<BR>\n" );
document.write( "you conclude about the value of a? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #4180 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=prince_abubu><B>prince_abubu(198)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-09.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=prince_abubu><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=4180\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The value of a determines its relative fatness. As you increase the value of a, the graph of your function rises faster, resulting in a thinner curve. As you decrease the value of a, you are slowing down the rate at which your graph is growing, thus giving your curve a fatter appearance.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Actually the \"cutoff point\" is a = 1, which is considered normal. Anything less than 1 is considered fat. Anything greater than 1 is considered skinny. </SPAN>\n" );
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