The equation is
.
Quadratic function represents a parabola in the graph.
\Compare the quadratic function with standard form .
since , the parabola open downward.
Vertex is
Axis of symmetry
Axis of symmetry is .
.
.
Vertex is .
Find the - intercepts by substituting
in
There is no solution for quadratic equations.
\Hence there is no intercept.
Find the - intercept by substituting
in
.
intercept is
.
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
.
.
Domain in interval notation
and range in interval notation
.
is increasing on
and decreasing on
.