Sketch the graph of the equation.

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Sketch the graph of the equation. ​  ​

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The equation is a quadratic equation in standard form with a positive coefficient for the squared term. Therefore, it will open upwards and have a minimum point. The vertex of the parabola can be found using the formula (-b/2a, f(-b/2a)). In this case, the vertex is approximately (0.364, -3.631) which confirms that the parabola opens upwards. Choice B is the only option that correctly reflects this upward opening parabola.

Sketch the Graph of the Equation