Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Three parabolas are sketched on the same axes: P₁: y2=−9xy^{2}=-9x, P₂: x2=16yx^{2}=16y, P₃: y2=4xy^{2}=4x. Which of the following orders lists them from the narrowest opening to the widest opening? a) P1, P3, P2P_1,\, P_3,\, P_2 b) P3, P2, P1P_3,\, P_2,\, P_1 c) P3, P1, P2P_3,\, P_1,\, P_2 d) P2, P1, P3P_2,\, P_1,\, P_3

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