Math Problem Statement
Complete the table of values and draw the graph for y = x^2 - 2x - 3.
Solution
Let's break down the two parts of the question:
Part (a)
We are given the equation and a table of values for and . The goal is to fill in the missing values for when is -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
To do this, substitute each -value into the equation and solve for .
Let's calculate the values for each :
- When :
- When :
- When :
- When :
- When :
- When :
- When :
So the completed table looks like this:
x | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
y | 5 | 0 | -3 | -4 | -3 | 0 | 5 |
Part (b)
For the graph, plot the points based on the table we just completed:
- Plot the points (-2, 5), (-1, 0), (0, -3), (1, -4), (2, -3), (3, 0), and (4, 5).
- After plotting the points, draw a smooth curve to represent the quadratic function .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Graphing Parabolas
Formulas
y = ax^2 + bx + c
Theorems
Properties of Quadratic Functions
Vertex and Symmetry of a Parabola
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10