To determine which equation is represented by the graph, we can analyze the key features of the parabola and compare them to the given equations.
From the graph description, we can identify the following key features:
The parabola opens downwards.
It passes through the point (-2, 0).
It has a minimum point.
It passes through the points (0, -2) and (1, 0).
Let's test each option by substituting the given points into the equation and verifying if they satisfy all the conditions.
a) y = x^2 - x - 6
For x = -2: (-2)^2 - (-2) - 6 = 4 + 2 - 6 = 0, satisfies the condition.
For x = 0: (0)^2 - (0) - 6 = 0 - 0 - 6 = -6, does not satisfy the condition.
This option does not fulfill all the given conditions, so it can be eliminated.
b) y = x^2 + x - 6
For x = -2: (-2)^2 + (-2) - 6 = 4 - 2 - 6 = -4, does not satisfy the condition.
This option does not fulfill all the given conditions, so it can be eliminated.
c) y = x^2 - x - 2
For x = -2: (-2)^2 - (-2) - 2 = 4 + 2 - 2 = 4, does not satisfy the condition.
For x = 0: (0)^2 - (0) - 2 = 0 - 0 - 2 = -2, satisfies the condition.
For x = 1: (1)^2 - (1) - 2 = 1 - 1 - 2 = -2, satisfies the condition.
This option fulfills all the given conditions, so it remains a possible solution.
d) y = x^2 + x - 2
For x = -2: (-2)^2 + (-2) - 2 = 4 - 2 - 2 = 0, satisfies the condition.
For x = 0: (0)^2 + (0) - 2 = 0 - 0 - 2 = -2, satisfies the condition.
For x = 1: (1)^2 + (1) - 2 = 1 + 1 - 2 = 0, does not satisfy the condition.
This option does not fulfill all the given conditions, so it can be eliminated.
Based on the analysis, the equation that matches the given graph is c) y = x^2 - x - 2.