Use a Graphing Utility to Graph the Equation $y = x ^ { 2 } - 4$

question 50

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing utility to graph the equation.Use a standard setting.Approximate any intercepts. $y = x ^ { 2 } - 4$

• A) Intercepts: (-2,0), (2,0), (0,4)
• B) Intercepts: (-2,0), (0,-4)
• C) Intercepts: (-2,0), (2,0), (0,-4)
• D) Intercepts: (2,0), (0,-4)
• E) Intercepts: (2,0), (0,4)

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power and differentiated competition.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing firms to make adjustments so that supply equals demand, leading to no economic profit in perfect competition.

Marginal Cost

Additional financial obligation incurred by producing another unit of a product or service.

Product-Variety Externality

Occurs when the introduction of new products benefits consumers by expanding their choices, often leading to positive market effects.