2. Characteristics of Quadratic Functions
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Find the solutions to the equation f(x)=0. For the axis of symmetry, find the midpoint between the solutions. To find the y-intercept, find f(0).
Equation: f(x)=(x+4)(x-3)
Graph:
Substitute values
x=-1 ± 7/2 | |
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x=-1 + 7/2 | x=-1 - 7/2 |
x=6/2 | x=-8/2 |
x=3 | x=-4 |
x= -1/2