Sketch the Graph of the Quadratic Function $f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 5$

question 227

Multiple Choice

Sketch the graph of the quadratic function. Give the vertex and axis of symmetry.
- $f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 5$

• A) Vertex: \(( - 5,0 )\); axis: \(x = - 5\)
• B) Vertex: \(( 0,5 )\); axis: \(x = 0\)
• C) Vertex: \(( 5,0 )\); axis: \(x = 5\)
• D) Vertex: \(( 0 , - 5 )\); axis: \(x = 0\)

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