SOLUTION: Explain how you know if the graph of a quadratic is wider or narrower than the standard quadratic, y=x^2.

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Question 254213: Explain how you know if the graph of a quadratic is wider or narrower than the standard quadratic, y=x^2.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):
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Explain how you know if the graph of a quadratic is wider or narrower than the standard quadratic, y=x^2.


Look at the absolute value of the coefficient of x%5E2.

If it is greater than 1, the graph is narrower than y=x%5E2
If it is 1, the graph is the same width as y=x%5E2
If it is less than 1, the graph is wider than y=x%5E2

Edwin