Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Key Points

Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Key Points

Use the vertex and function table to plot a quadratic function. Follow the steps to build a complete graph.


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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Question ouverte 1

What do you notice about the value of a with respect to the shape of the parabola?

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Question ouverte 2

What do you think the -intercepts represent?

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Question ouverte 3

What do you notice about the values of in the function table? How can you relate this to the shape of the graph?

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