1. Write an equation that could represent the graph below. Justify why your equation is appropriate for this graph. у

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asked Aug 8, 2021 144k views

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Spencer Wieczorek · Answer 1 · 2021-08-12T21:18:03+0000

The equation that could represent the graph is y = -x² - 2

Writing an equation that could represent the graph

From the question, we have the following parameters that can be used in our computation:

The graph

The graph is a quadratic equation

So, we can use the following for

y = a(x - h)² + k

The vertex can be estimated to be (0, -2)

So, we have

y = a(x - 0)² - 2

y = ax² - 2

The graph opens down

So, a is negative

This gives

y = -x² - 2

Hence, an equation that could represent the graph is y = -x² - 2