QuestionSketch the graph of using its vertex and intercepts. Find the axis of symmetry, domain, and range.
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. The given function is a quadratic function, specifically a parabola.
. The function is in the form , where is the vertex of the parabola.
3. The vertex of the parabola is the point where the parabola reaches its maximum or minimum value.
4. The -intercept is the point where the graph crosses the -axis.
5. The axis of symmetry of a parabola is the vertical line through the vertex.
STEP 2
First, we identify the vertex of the parabola. The vertex is given by the point , where and are the values in the function .
In this case, the function is .
So, the vertex is .
STEP 3
Next, we find the -intercept. The -intercept is the value of when .
So, we substitute into the function to find the -intercept.
STEP 4
Calculate the -intercept.
So, the -intercept is .
STEP 5
Now, we find the equation of the axis of symmetry. The axis of symmetry of a parabola is the vertical line , where is the -coordinate of the vertex.
In this case, the vertex is , so the axis of symmetry is .
STEP 6
Next, we identify the domain and range of the function.The domain of a function is the set of all possible -values. For a quadratic function, the domain is all real numbers, or .
The range of a function is the set of all possible -values. For a parabola that opens upwards (as in this case), the range is , where is the -coordinate of the vertex.In this case, the vertex is , so the range is .
STEP 7
Finally, we can sketch the graph of the function using the vertex, -intercept, and axis of symmetry.1. Plot the vertex .
2. Plot the -intercept .
3. Draw the axis of symmetry .
4. Since the parabola opens upwards, draw the parabola starting at the vertex and passing through the -intercept, symmetric about the axis of symmetry.
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