The equation is
.
Quadratic function represents a parabola.
\Comparethe quadratic function with standard form .
since , the parabola open upward.
Vertex is .
Axis of symmetry .
Axis of symmetry is .
.
Vertex is .
Find the - intercepts by substituting
in
.
and
Therefore the - intercepts are
and
.
For finding -intercepts substituting
in
.
The -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 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
.