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Identify the x -intercepts first. Then use it to find the axis of symmetry.
x-intercepts: x=- 3 and x=3
Axis of Symmetry: x=0
Vertex: (0,- 9)
Graph:
To graph the quadratic function given in intercept form f(x)=a(x-p)(x-q), we must start by identifying the values of a, p, and q. y=(x+3)(x-3) ⇕ y=1(x-(- 3))(x-3) We can see that a=1, p=- 3, and q=3. Now, we will follow four steps to graph the function.
Recall that the x-intercepts of a function written in intercept form are the values of p and q. Thus, the points where our function intercepts the x -axis are (- 3,0) and (3,0).
We can now draw the graph of the function. Since a=1, which is positive, the parabola will open upwards. Let's connect the three points with a smooth curve.