SOLUTION: Compare the following functions to y=x^2. a) y=2x^2 b) y=(1/2)x^2 I know that one is narrower and one is wider but what is the correct way to state this change?

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Question 851450: Compare the following functions to y=x^2.
a) y=2x^2
b) y=(1/2)x^2
I know that one is narrower and one is wider but what is the correct way to state this change?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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