I'm trying to find the formula that describes a U shaped graph. I've seen this type of graph in economics and statistics, and I'm curious about the mathematical expression behind it.
5 answers
Alessandra
Wed Dec 18 2024
A parabola is a specific type of curve that has a distinctive U-shape.
CryptoElite
Wed Dec 18 2024
It is associated with a quadratic function, which is typically expressed as f(x) = ax² + bx + c.
DigitalLord
Tue Dec 17 2024
The appearance of the parabola on a graph can vary based on the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic function.
Alessandro
Tue Dec 17 2024
When the value of a is less than 0, the parabola opens downwards.
Leonardo
Tue Dec 17 2024
This means that as x increases or decreases, the value of f(x) will decrease, resulting in a downward-facing curve.