Which equation has a graph that lies entirely above the x-axis?

A squared expression is always nonnegative, so in choice C, (x − 7)² ≥ 0. Adding 7 means y is always at least 7, so the graph stays entirely above the x-axis. Choice D reaches y = 0, so its graph touches the x-axis rather than lying entirely above it.

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