What are the 4 steps for graphing the quadratic function given. (Use ^ on the keyboard to indicate an exponent.)
y = -x^2 - 4x - 3

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anonymous · Answer

I solved part of this, I know the line of symmetry is x=-2, and I think the vertex is 1,

anonymous · Answer

I need help making the table chart. I can graph this I just need help solving to get the equations for the graph.

skullpatrol · Answer

Do you know how to set up a chart?

anonymous · Answer

Yeah I just have no idea where to start!

skullpatrol · Answer

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skullpatrol · Answer

Start at the vertex :-)

anonymous · Answer

I have no idea what's after that, so am I suppose to do -3 next?

skullpatrol · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

so it would be ? 
$$-(-3)^2 - 4(-3) -3 = -6 + 12 - 3 =1 ?$$

skullpatrol · Answer

-(-3)^2 = -9 not -6

anonymous · Answer

Ahhh I knew it! ugh I deleted it!

anonymous · Answer

Ok thanks

anonymous · Answer

@skullpatrol so then under the "X" part of the chart do i also put -4, and then -1 below -2, and then 0?

skullpatrol · Answer

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