Activity
Use the graphing tool or technology outside the course. Identify the function that matches each graph. Make sure your graph goes through all three points shown!
Identify the function of Graph A.
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Identify the function of Graph B.
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Identify the function of Graph C.
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Identify the function of Graph D.
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Identify the function of Graph E.
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Identify the function of Graph F.
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Identify the function of Graph G.
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Identify the function of Graph H.
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Identify the function of Graph I.
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Identify the function of Graph J.
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Video: Writing Equations that Represent a Quadratic Graph
Watch the following video to learn more about writing equations that represent a quadratic graph.
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Additional Resources
Writing Quadratic Equations from Graphs
Write an equation for the graph below:
First, locate the -intercepts at and .
Next, write the factor for each -intercept.
The factors that result in the given zeros are and .
The equation for this quadratic function is .
Use graphing technology to check your answer.
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Try It: Writing Quadratic Equations from Graphs
Write an equation for the graph below:
Here is how to write an equation for the function graphed:
First, identify the -intercepts: ,
Next, write a
factor for each zero:
and
The function in factored form is .