𝑦 = (𝑥 + 1) ^2 – 4

y = a(x - h)² + k

Vertex

The vertex of a quadratic function in vertex form, y = a(x - h)² + k, is (h, k). In this case,

h = -1 and k = -4. So, the vertex is (-1, -4).

Opening of the Graph

Since the coefficient of the squared term (a) is positive (a = 1), the parabola opens upward.

Vertex is a Minimum Point

Because the parabola opens upward, the vertex represents the lowest point on the graph.
Therefore, the vertex is a minimum point.

Axis of Symmetry

The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that passes through the vertex. Its equation is x = h. In this
case, the equation of the axis of symmetry is x = -1.

Domain and Range

 Domain: The domain of a quadratic function is always all real numbers. So, the domain
is (-∞, ∞).
 Range: Since the parabola opens upward and the vertex is a minimum point, the range
starts at the y-coordinate of the vertex and goes to infinity. Therefore, the range is [-4, ∞).

x-intercepts 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 1) ^2 – 4
0 = (𝑥 + 1) ^2 – 4
4=(𝑥 + 1) ^2±2=x+1

To find the x-intercepts, set y = 0 and solve for x: 0 = (x + 1)² - 4 4 = (x + 1)² ±2 = x +1

x=1 or x =-3

So, the x-intercepts are (1, 0) and (-3, 0).

y-intercept

To find the y-intercept, set x = 0 and solve for y: y = (0 + 1)² - 4 y = 1 - 4 y = -3

So, the y-intercept is (0, -3).

Summary:

 Vertex: (-1, -4)

 Opening: Upward
 Vertex is a minimum point
 Axis of symmetry: x = -1
 Domain: (-∞, ∞), {x|x∈R}
 Range: [-4, ∞), {y|y≥−4}
 x-intercepts: (1, 0) and (-3, 0)
 y-intercept: (0, -3)

Evaluate and graph:

XXXthe vertex,
XXXthe y-intercept, and
XXXthe reflection of the y-intercept in the axis of symmetry.
Explanation:
The general "vertex form" for a parabola (in standard position) is
XXXy=m(x−a2)+b with vertex at (a,b)
Notice that the given equation
XXXy=(x+1)2−4 is almost in this form, and we could rewrite it as
XXXy=1(x−(−1))2+(−4) with vertex at (−1,−4)
The y-intercept is the value of y when x=0 and using the given equation:
XXXyx=0=(0+1)2−4=−3
So (0,−3) is a point on the parabola.
Note that the axis of symmetry (for a parabola in standard position) is a vertical line
(i.e. x= some constant) through the vertex;
so in this case the axis of symmetry is x=−1.
If the axis of symmetry is x=−1 and (0,−3) is a point on the parabola,
since (0,−3) is a point 1 unit to the right of the vertical line x=−1
then there is another point 1 unit to the left of x=−1 with the same y coordinate,
namely (−2,−3)
The three points (−1,−4),(0,−3),and(−2,−3) should be sufficient to sketch the
parabola
 y=-(2x^2-4x-1)

Converting to Vertex Form

First, we need to convert the quadratic function to vertex form, y = a(x - h)² + k. To do this, we'll
complete the square:

y = -(2x² - 4x - 1) y = -2(x² - 2x) - 1 y = -2(x² - 2x + 1) - 1 + 2 y = -2(x - 1)² + 1

Vertex

Now that the function is in vertex form, we can identify the vertex. The vertex is (h, k), so in this
case, the vertex is (1, 1).

Opening of the Graph

Since the coefficient of the squared term (a) is negative (a = -2), the parabola opens downward.

Vertex is a Maximum Point

Because the parabola opens downward, the vertex represents the highest point on the graph.
Therefore, the vertex is a maximum point.

Axis of Symmetry
The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that passes through the vertex. Its equation is x = h. In this
case, the equation of the axis of symmetry is x = 1.

Domain and Range

 Domain: The domain of a quadratic function is always all real numbers. So, the domain
is (-∞, ∞).
 Range: Since the parabola opens downward and the vertex is a maximum point, the
range starts at negative infinity and goes up to the y-coordinate of the vertex. Therefore,
the range is (-∞, 1].

x-intercepts

To find the x-intercepts, set y = 0 and solve for x: 0 = -2(x - 1)² + 1 -1 = -2(x - 1)² 1/2 = (x - 1)²
±√(1/2) = x - 1 x = 1 + √(1/2) or x = 1 - √(1/2)

So, the x-intercepts are approximately (1.71, 0) and (0.29, 0).

y-intercept

To find the y-intercept, set x = 0 and solve for y: y = -2(0 - 1)² + 1 y = -2 + 1 y = -1

So, the y-intercept is (0, -1).

Summary:

 Vertex: (1, 1)
 Opening: Downward
 Vertex is a maximum point
 Axis of symmetry: x = 1
 Domain: (−∞,∞),{x|x∈R}(-∞,∞),{x|x∈ℝ}
 Range: (−∞,3],{y|y≤3
 x-intercepts: Approximately (1.71, 0) and (0.29, 0)
 y-intercept: (0, 1)
3. 2x² + y = 8x - 6

Converting to Standard Form

First, let's convert the equation to standard form, y = ax² + bx + c:

2x² + y = 8x - 6 y = -2x² + 8x - 6

Vertex

To find the vertex, we can use the formula:

h = -b / (2a) k = f(h)
where f(x) is the quadratic function. In this case, a = -2, b = 8, and c = -6.

h = -8 / (2 * -2) = 2 k = f(2) = -2(2)² + 8(2) - 6 = 2

So, the vertex is (2, 2).

Opening of the Graph

Since the coefficient of the squared term (a) is negative (a = -2), the parabola opens downward.

Vertex is a Maximum Point

Because the parabola opens downward, the vertex represents the highest point on the graph.
Therefore, the vertex is a maximum point.

Axis of Symmetry

The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that passes through the vertex. Its equation is x = h. In this
case, the equation of the axis of symmetry is x = 2.

Domain and Range

 Domain: The domain of a quadratic function is always all real numbers. So, the domain is (-∞,
∞).
 Range: Since the parabola opens downward and the vertex is a maximum point, the range starts
at negative infinity and goes up to the y-coordinate of the vertex. Therefore, the range is (-∞, 2].

x-intercepts

To find the x-intercepts, set y = 0 and solve for x: 0 = -2x² + 8x - 6 0 = x² - 4x + 3 (x - 1)(x - 3) =

0 x = 1 or x = 3

So, the x-intercepts are (1, 0) and (3, 0).

y-intercept

To find the y-intercept, set x = 0 and solve for y: y = -2(0)² + 8(0) - 6 y = -6

So, the y-intercept is (0, -6).

Summary:

 Vertex: (2, 2)
 Opening: Downward
 Vertex is a maximum point
 Axis of symmetry: x = 2
 Domain: (-∞, ∞)
 Range: (-∞, 2]
 x-intercepts: (1, 0) and (3, 0)
 y-intercept: (0, -6)

4. 𝑦 − 6𝑥 − 1 = −3𝑥 2
Analyzing the Quadratic Function: y - 6x - 1 = -3x²

Converting to Standard Form

First, let's convert the equation to standard form, y = ax² + bx + c:

y - 6x - 1 = -3x² y = -3x² + 6x + 1

Vertex

To find the vertex, we can use the formula:

h = -b / (2a) k = f(h)

where f(x) is the quadratic function. In this case, a = -3, b = 6, and c = 1.

h = -6 / (2 * -3) = 1 k = f(1) = -3(1)² + 6(1) + 1 = 4

So, the vertex is (1, 4).

Opening of the Graph

Since the coefficient of the squared term (a) is negative (a = -3), the parabola opens downward.

Vertex is a Maximum Point

Because the parabola opens downward, the vertex represents the highest point on the graph.
Therefore, the vertex is a maximum point.

Axis of Symmetry

The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that passes through the vertex. Its equation is x = h. In this
case, the equation of the axis of symmetry is x = 1.

Domain and Range

 Domain: The domain of a quadratic function is always all real numbers. So, the domain is (-∞,
∞).
 Range: Since the parabola opens downward and the vertex is a maximum point, the range starts
at negative infinity and goes up to the y-coordinate of the vertex. Therefore, the range is (-∞, 4].

x-intercepts

To find the x-intercepts, set y = 0 and solve for x: 0 = -3x² + 6x + 1 Using the quadratic formula:
x = [-b ± √(b² - 4ac)] / (2a) x = [-6 ± √(6² - 4 * -3 * 1)] / (2 * -3) x ≈ 2.27 or x ≈ 0.13
So, the x-intercepts are approximately (2.27, 0) and (0.13, 0).

y-intercept

To find the y-intercept, set x = 0 and solve for y: y = -3(0)² + 6(0) + 1 y = 1

So, the y-intercept is (0, 1).

Summary:

 Vertex: (1, 4)
 Opening: Downward
 Vertex is a maximum point
 Axis of symmetry: x = 1
 Domain: (-∞, ∞)
 Range: (-∞, 4]
 x-intercepts: Approximately (2.27, 0) and (0.13, 0)
 y-intercept: (0, 1)