The standard parabola
The standard parabola is the simplest quadratic function. It has the function equation $y=x^2$
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Properties
- Graph symmetrical to the y-axis
- Coordinate origin ($0|0$) is the vertex and the lowest point of the graph
- Graph falls in the 2nd quadrant and rises in the 1st quadrant
Example
Draw the standard parabola.
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Create a value table
The standard parabola has the function equation $f(x)=x^2$. For $x$ we now use values from -3 to 3.
$f(-3)=(-3)^2=9$
$f(-2.5)=(-2.5)^2=6.25$
$f(-2)=(-2)^2=4$
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$f(3)=3^2=9$ -
Enter values in a coordinate system
