QuestionQuadratic and Exponential Functions
Graphing a parabola of the form : Integer coefficier
aph the parabola.
Plot five points on the parabola: the vertex, two points to the le button.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
1. The given quadratic function is .
2. The vertex of the parabola can be found using the vertex formula.
3. The parabola is symmetric about its vertex.
4. The axis of symmetry can be used to find points equidistant from the vertex.
5. Integer coefficients suggest integer calculations for simplicity.
STEP 2
1. Find the vertex of the parabola.
2. Determine the axis of symmetry.
3. Calculate two points to the left of the vertex.
4. Calculate two points to the right of the vertex.
5. Plot the points and sketch the parabola.
STEP 3
Find the vertex of the parabola using the vertex formula. The x-coordinate of the vertex is given by:
For the equation , and . Substitute these values into the formula:
STEP 4
Substitute back into the original equation to find the y-coordinate of the vertex:
So, the vertex is .
STEP 5
The axis of symmetry is the vertical line that passes through the vertex. For this parabola, it is:
STEP 6
Calculate two points to the left of the vertex. Choose and .
For :
For :
So, the points are and .
STEP 7
Calculate two points to the right of the vertex. Choose and .
For :
For :
So, the points are and .
STEP 8
Plot the points , , , , and on a graph. Draw a smooth curve through these points to sketch the parabola.
The parabola is now graphed with the vertex and four additional points plotted.
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