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| Question 7520:  The figure shows the graphs of f(x) = x3 and g(x) = ax3. What can
 you conclude about the value of a?
 Answer by prince_abubu(198)
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! 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. 
 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.
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