Question

Which functions have graphs that are less steep than the graph of f(x)=−4x2 ? Select each correct answer.

Answer 1

`h(x)` and `j(x)`.

Explanation:

The steepness is referring to the value of the slope. For a parabola in the form `ax^2`, the bigger the `a`, the steeper the slope.

`-5x^2` has a steeper slope than `-4x^2`.

`4x^2` has the same steepness as `-4x^2` but in the opposite direction.