Question 7 of 17 in Graphs 5

Graphs 5

1 mark · Easy

What is the name of the graphical shape formed by the function y = x^2?

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parabola

Also accept: a parabola

Common mistakes: hyperbola

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly names the curve as a parabola.

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The graph of y = x^2 is a parabola.

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