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Modeling with Quadratic Functions

Question 1 • Algebra III A

An engineer sketches a design for a flashlight that uses a mirror in the shape of a parabola to maximize the output of the light. The function representing the mirror is graphed on the left. Which function models the situation?

Answer
A
f(x) = (x – 6)2 + 2
B
f(x) = –(x – 0)2 + 20
C
f(x) = 3(x – 6)2 + 2
D
f(x) = –3(x – 0)2 + 20
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