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- The parabola opens upward.
- The parabola passes through the following points:
- (0 comma 0)
- (3 comma negative 12)
- (6 comma 0)
Scientists recorded data about the ocean water levels at a certain loion over a period of hours. The graph shown models the data, where represents sea level. Which table gives values of and their corresponding values of based on the model?
The parabola opens upward. The parabola passes through the following points: (0 comma 0) (3 comma
Medium-difficulty · SAT Math · Nonlinear Functions — Quadratic graphs and vertex form. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.
Answer explanation
Choice C is correct. Each point on the graph represents an elapsed time , in hours, and the corresponding ocean water level , in feet, at a certain loion based on the model. The graph shown passes through the points , , and . Thus, the table in choice C gives the values of and their corresponding values of based on the model.
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
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