SOLUTION: True or False: The graph of -x^2/2 is "upside-down" and wider relative to the graph of f(x)=x^2 I believe it's true. Right?

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Question 644391: True or False: The graph of -x^2/2 is "upside-down" and wider relative to the graph of f(x)=x^2
I believe it's true. Right?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's compare:


Note: -x^2/2 is in green and x^2 is in blue

So it is true. You'll see the difference in width more clearly if you compare x^2/2 with x^2, but you get the idea.