Sketch the Graph of the Quadratic Function $f ( x ) = 5 x ^ { 2 } - 1$

question 125

Multiple Choice

Sketch the graph of the quadratic function. Give the vertex and axis of symmetry.
- $f ( x ) = 5 x ^ { 2 } - 1$

• A) Vertex: \(( 0 , - 1 )\); axis: \(x = - 1\)
• B) Vertex: \(( - 1,0 )\); axis: \(x = - 1\)
• C) Vertex: \(( 0 , - 1 )\); axis: \(x = 0\)
• D) Vertex: \(( 0 , - 1 )\); axis: \(\mathrm { x } = 0\)

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