The equation is
Quadratic function represents a parabola in the graph.
\Compared to the quadratic function
since then the parabola open downwards.
Vertex is
Axis of symmetry
Axis of symmetry is
Vertex is
Find the - intercepts by substituting
in
.
Take out common factors.
\ and
Find the - intercept by substituting
in
.
Graph:
\Draw the coordinate plane.
\Plot the axis of symmetry, vertex and intercepts.
\Connect the plotted points with a smooth curve.
\ \ \ Domain of the quadratic function is all real numbers.
Domain set of is
.
Domain in interval notation
Range set of is
.
Range in interval notation .
Observe the graph,
is Increasing on
and decreasing on
.
Resultants of are shown in the figure below.
Domain in interval notation
and range in interval notation
.
is Increasing on
and decreasing on
.