Question

Graph the parabola. *POSTING EQUATION*
Plot five points on the parabola: the vertex, two points to the left of the vertex, and two points to the right of the vertex. Then click on the graph-a-function button.

Answer 1

\[y=x^2+4\]

Answer 2

Do you want to use desmos?
That would be the easiest
Or, we could also plug in random values of x

Answer 3

desmos is fine; im not really familiar with it tho

Answer 4

Okay, well, it would be good for you to know how to do it anyways.
So, let's not use desmos for now

Answer 5

Do you think you know how to find the vertex?

Answer 6

Yes or no lol

Answer 7

Do you know what the function of the graph of x^2 looks like?

Answer 8

no

Answer 9

i-
one sec

Answer 10

Do you know what a parabola is?

Answer 11

sorta..yea ive taken algebra 1, geometry, liberal arts, and math for college readiness and im still lost in all math; im familiar with it

Answer 12

If you've taken algebra 1, you should know what a parabola is

Answer 13

https://www.desmos.com/calculator/isdqgtfqka

Answer 14

That, is the parent function of ^^^

Answer 15

ok.. now what?

Answer 16

So, +4, it would be a vertical shift, which means it goes up by 4 units
So, do you know where teh vertex would be?

Answer 17

You could just tell me yes or no

Answer 18

yes

Answer 19

Then what is the coordinate point

Answer 20

im not sure

Answer 21

I-
then why'd you tell me yes-

Answer 22

The vertex of the parent function, x^2, is the origin.
As I've said before, adding the +4 in this is a vertical shift, so it goes up 4.
So, the vertex is (0,4)

Answer 23

Get that? maybe? no?

Answer 24

@artlover03, it would be nice if you replied each time-_-

Answer 25

So then, we have
two points to the left of the vertex, and two points to the right of the vertex. Then click on the graph-a-function button.

Answer 26

So, since this is symmetrical to the y-axis
Whatever negative x value you plug in, the absolute value of that, and the y value stays the same
For example, if I put in -2 or 2, the y for both is 8

Answer 27

So, i already gave you two points

You can use another random value and plug it in