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 y=x22x3y = x^2 - 2x - 3 and a table of values for xx and yy. The goal is to fill in the missing values for yy when xx is -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.

To do this, substitute each xx-value into the equation and solve for yy.

Let's calculate the values for each xx:

  • When x=2x = -2: y=(2)22(2)3=4+43=5y = (-2)^2 - 2(-2) - 3 = 4 + 4 - 3 = 5
  • When x=1x = -1: y=(1)22(1)3=1+23=0y = (-1)^2 - 2(-1) - 3 = 1 + 2 - 3 = 0
  • When x=0x = 0: y=(0)22(0)3=3y = (0)^2 - 2(0) - 3 = -3
  • When x=1x = 1: y=(1)22(1)3=123=4y = (1)^2 - 2(1) - 3 = 1 - 2 - 3 = -4
  • When x=2x = 2: y=(2)22(2)3=443=3y = (2)^2 - 2(2) - 3 = 4 - 4 - 3 = -3
  • When x=3x = 3: y=(3)22(3)3=963=0y = (3)^2 - 2(3) - 3 = 9 - 6 - 3 = 0
  • When x=4x = 4: y=(4)22(4)3=1683=5y = (4)^2 - 2(4) - 3 = 16 - 8 - 3 = 5

So the completed table looks like this:

x-2-101234
y50-3-4-305

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 y=x22x3y = x^2 - 2x - 3.

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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