Math Problem Statement

Analyze the graph of the quadratic function and provide the increasing/decreasing intervals, x-intercepts, end behavior, domain, and range.

Solution

I see that you've uploaded a graph worksheet. Let me break it down and provide insights to help complete it:

Analysis of the Graph:

  • Increasing Interval(s): The graph is increasing from x=3x = -3 to x=0x = 0.
    Interval: (3,0)(-3, 0)

  • Decreasing Interval(s): The graph is decreasing for x<3x < -3 and for x>0x > 0.
    Intervals: (,3)(-\infty, -3) and (0,)(0, \infty)

  • X-intercept(s)/Roots/Solutions/Zeros: The graph crosses the xx-axis at two points, approximately at x=4x = -4 and x=2x = 2. These are the zeros.

  • End Behavior:

    • As xx \to -\infty, f(x)f(x) \to -\infty
    • As xx \to \infty, f(x)f(x) \to -\infty
      This is consistent with the graph of a parabola opening downwards.
  • Domain: The graph continues indefinitely along the xx-axis.
    Domain: (,)(-\infty, \infty)

  • Range: The highest point of the parabola (its vertex) appears to be at approximately y=4y = 4.
    Range: (,4](-\infty, 4]

Would you like more help with completing this or additional clarification?

Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the formula for this quadratic function?
  2. How can you find the exact vertex of the parabola?
  3. Why does the domain of this function cover all real numbers?
  4. What would happen to the end behavior if the parabola opened upwards?
  5. How can you confirm the exact values of the x-intercepts algebraically?

Tip: For any parabola, the vertex form f(x)=a(xh)2+kf(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k helps quickly identify the vertex (h,k)(h, k).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadratic Functions
Graph Analysis
End Behavior
Intervals
Domain and Range

Formulas

Vertex form: f(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k
Quadratic formula (for x-intercepts)

Theorems

End behavior of quadratic functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11