Big Ideas Math Algebra 1 A Bridge to Success
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1. Graphing f(x) = ax^26
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Exercise 13 Page 423

Push Y= and type the function in the first row.

Graph:

Window with a graph

It is a reflection in the x-axis of the graph of y=- 4x^2.

Practice makes perfect

Let's enter the function in the calculator by pushing Y= and typing it in the first row.

Window with inequality

Next, by pushing GRAPH, the calculator will draw the graph of the equation.

Window with a graph

We see that the graph of y=4x^2 is a reflection in the x-axis of the graph of y=- 4x^2.

Window with a graph
Window with a graph

Showing Our Work

Graphing y=- 4x^2

Let's enter y=- 4x^2 in the calculator by pushing Y= and typing it in the first row.

Window with inequality

Next, by pushing GRAPH, the calculator will draw the graph of the equation.

Window with a graph