MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · AP Precalculus · Polynomial and Rational Functions · Polynomial and Rational Functions
Problem
A curve passes through the points (−2,4), (−1,1), (0,0), (1,1) and (2,4) and is symmetric about the y-axis. Which type of function best models this curve?
(a) Cubic function
(b) Absolute value function
(c) Quadratic function
(d) Exponential function