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The Square Root Function — Quiz

Question 16 • Algebra 2 with Probability

Use the graphing calculator to graph the function f of x is equal to negative square root of x Which list contains three points that lie on the graph of the function?

Answer
A
1 comma negative 1 comma 4 comma negative 2 comma 9 comma negative 3
B
negative 9 comma 3 comma negative 4 comma 2 comma negative 1 comma 1
C
negative 9 comma negative 3 comma negative 4 comma negative 2 comma negative 1 comma negative 1
D
1 comma 1 comma 4 comma 2 comma 9 comma 3

Explanation

For f(x) = −√x, x must be 0 or positive, and each output is the negative square root of x. Substituting x = 1, 4, and 9 gives f(1) = −1, f(4) = −2, and f(9) = −3. Thus the points (1, −1), (4, −2), and (9, −3) all lie on the graph, matching choice D.

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