Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.6 - More about Parabolas and Their Applications - 8.6 Exercises - Page 557: 5

Answer

vertical parabola: Choices A and D horizontal parabola: Choices B and C

Work Step by Step

A vertical parabola has an equation with an $x^2$ variable, while a horizontal parabola has a $y^2$ variable. Hence, $y=-x^2+20x+80$ (Choice A) and $f(x)=(x-4)^2$ (Choice D) are vertical parabolas, while $x=2y^2+6y+5$ (Choice B) and $x+1=(y+2)^2$ (Choice C) are horizontal parabolas.
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