There is only one correct table of values for the equation y = -3x^2, which is:
| x | y |
| -2 | -12 |
| -1 | -3 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | -3 |
| 2 | -12 |
To find the value of y for a given value of x, simply substitute x into the equation and evaluate. For example, when x = -2:
y = -3(-2)^2 = -3(4) = -12
and when x = 2:
y = -3(2)^2 = -3(4) = -12
Note that the graph of this equation is a downward-facing parabola, symmetrical around the y-axis, with the vertex at (0,0).
Which of the following tables of values is correct for the equation y = -3x^2?
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