SOLUTION: What is an equation of a parabola? I am a bit confused about this question. I have four answer choices: a. Y= x-1 b. Y = | x+3 | c. Y = x^2+ 1 d. X = y+ 2 Thank you in adva

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Question 891610: What is an equation of a parabola?
I am a bit confused about this question. I have four answer choices:
a. Y= x-1
b. Y = | x+3 |
c. Y = x^2+ 1
d. X = y+ 2
Thank you in advance.

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A "parabola" is the same as a "quadratic".
Look for the polynomial of degree 2.
In this case, it is:
Y = x^2+ 1