Question

how do you graph
f(x)=-(x-1)^2+4

Answer 1

basic graph is a parabola
this one opens down since the leading coefficient is negative (it is \(-1\))
also you can see from the form that the vertex is \((1,4)\) so anchor it there

Answer 2

@satellite73

Answer 3

i dont kno how graph period

Answer 4

You can graph \( x^2 \)
the -1 coefficient means a reflection about the x axis,
the -1 is a translation to the right by 1 unit, and finally
the +4 is a translation upwards by 4 units.
Put them all together will give you exactly what Satellite73 described.

Answer 5

o yeah i fully understand, thank you fellas...lol

Answer 6

what is this? does it coordinate with my original problem?

Answer 7

parabola that opens down looks like this