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How do I graph parabolas/quadratic equations?
cookiemonster said:Either use a calculator, or just plot points.
cookiemonster
to make a parabola graph you only need three points, if less then it's not kosher.Chrono said:I think it will be easier to just plug in points and go from there.
loop quantum gravity said:to make a parabola graph you only need three points, if less then it's not kosher.
Parth Dave said:did u mean y = 3x^2 + 5x + 3?
A parabola is a U-shaped curve that is formed when graphing a quadratic equation. It is the visual representation of the relationship between the x and y variables in a quadratic equation. The equation for a parabola is y = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.
2.The shape of a parabola can tell us whether the quadratic equation has two distinct real roots, one real root, or no real roots. If the parabola opens upwards, it indicates that the equation has a minimum value and two distinct real roots. If the parabola opens downwards, it indicates that the equation has a maximum value and no real roots. If the parabola is a straight line, it indicates that the equation has one real root.
3.The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on the curve, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards. To find the vertex, we can use the formula x = -b/2a, where a and b are the coefficients of the quadratic equation. Once we find the value of x, we can plug it back into the equation to find the y-coordinate of the vertex.
4.The discriminant, b^2 - 4ac, is a term that appears in the quadratic formula. It tells us whether the quadratic equation has two distinct real roots, one real root, or no real roots. If the discriminant is greater than 0, the equation has two distinct real roots. If it is equal to 0, the equation has one real root. If it is less than 0, the equation has no real roots.
5.We can use the graph of a parabola to solve quadratic equations by identifying the x-intercepts, which are the points where the parabola intersects the x-axis. These points represent the solutions to the equation. We can also use the vertex of the parabola to find the minimum or maximum value of the equation, which can be useful in real-world applications.