1. Which statement best describes the graph f(x) = x2 - 7? a]. It resembles the graph of x2, but shifted 7 units down. b]. It resembles the graph of x2, but shifted 7 units up. c]. It resembles the graph of x2, but shifted 7 units left.
2. Which statement best describes the graph f(x) = (x - 7)2? a]. It resembles the graph of x2, but shifted 7 units down. b]. It resembles the graph of x2, but shifted 7 units right. c]. It resembles the graph of x2, but shifted 7 units left.
3. Which statement best describes the graph f(x) = (x + 5)2. a]. It resembles the graph of x2, but shifted 5 units up. b]. It resembles the graph of x2, but shifted 5 units right. c]. It resembles the graph of x2, but shifted 5 units left.
4. Which statement best describes the graph f(x) = 5x2? a]. It resembles the graph of x2, but is thicker at the base. b]. It resembles the graph of x2, but is thinner at the base. c]. It resembles the graph of x2, but shifted 5 units up.
5. A baseball is tossed upward from the ground. Its height in feet above ground after t seconds is given by the equation h(t) = -16t2 + 50t. At what time does the ball reach its maximum height?
a]. A time of 39.0625 seconds. b]. A time of 1.5625 seconds c]. A height of 39.0625 seconds.
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