Math Problem Statement

Sketch the graph of the function by first making a table of values. g(x) = x^2 - 4x

Solution

Let's fill in the table of values for the function g(x)=x24xg(x) = x^2 - 4x. We will substitute each given value of xx into the function to calculate g(x)g(x).

Calculations:

  1. For x=2x = -2: g(2)=(2)24(2)=4+8=12g(-2) = (-2)^2 - 4(-2) = 4 + 8 = 12

  2. For x=1x = -1: g(1)=(1)24(1)=1+4=5g(-1) = (-1)^2 - 4(-1) = 1 + 4 = 5

  3. For x=0x = 0: g(0)=(0)24(0)=0g(0) = (0)^2 - 4(0) = 0

  4. For x=2x = 2: g(2)=(2)24(2)=48=4g(2) = (2)^2 - 4(2) = 4 - 8 = -4

  5. For x=4x = 4: g(4)=(4)24(4)=1616=0g(4) = (4)^2 - 4(4) = 16 - 16 = 0

  6. For x=5x = 5: g(5)=(5)24(5)=2520=5g(5) = (5)^2 - 4(5) = 25 - 20 = 5

  7. For x=6x = 6: g(6)=(6)24(6)=3624=12g(6) = (6)^2 - 4(6) = 36 - 24 = 12

Completed Table:

xxg(x)=x24xg(x) = x^2 - 4x
-212
-15
00
2-4
40
55
612

Would you like assistance with sketching the graph or any further details?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you determine if a quadratic function opens upward or downward?
  2. What are the roots of the function g(x)=x24xg(x) = x^2 - 4x?
  3. What is the vertex of the parabola for the function g(x)=x24xg(x) = x^2 - 4x?
  4. How would you find the axis of symmetry for this quadratic function?
  5. What is the importance of plotting points when sketching a graph?

Tip: The vertex form of a quadratic equation ax2+bx+cax^2 + bx + c helps identify the vertex directly and simplifies graphing.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Graphing

Formulas

g(x) = x^2 - 4x

Theorems

Parabola characteristics
Axis of symmetry
Vertex of a parabola

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10