7.16.4 Sketching A Graph of an Equation

Algebra 17.16.4 Sketching A Graph of an Equation

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What is the $x$ -coordinate of the vertex of the graph defined by $y = (x - 3)^{2} + 2$ ?

3. The $x$ -coordinate of the vertex is found by using the squared term of the vertex form. The $x$ -coordinate of the vertex of the graph is 3.

What is the $y$ -coordinate of the vertex of the graph defined by $y = (x - 3)^{2} + 2$ ?

2. In vertex form, the $y$ -coordinate of the vertex is the constant. The value of the $y$ -coordinate of the vertex of the graph is 2.

Find the coordinates of two other points on the graph. The points should be symmetric across the vertex. Show your reasoning.

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$(0, 11)$ and $(6, 11)$ . When $x$ is 0, the value of $y$ is $(- 3)^{2} + 2$ or 11. The other point is 3 units to the right of the vertex with the same $y$ -coordinate.

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Use the graphing tool or technology outside the course. Draw a graph that represents the equation $y = (x - 3)^{2} + 2$ .

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Graph of a parabola on a coordinate plane. The x-axis has a scale of 1 extending from negative 12 to 12. The vertical-axis extends from negative 24 to 24 with a scale of 2. Three points on the parabola are labeled: (0, 11), (3, 2), and (6, 11).

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