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Group Assignment: Graphing Parabolas

MAT 111
Professor Newman

Directions: Show all work for each question on cover sheet provided.
For each question answer the following:
a) Graph the parabola: (Graphing calculators NOT permitted)
1) Find the axis of symmetry
2) State the vertex
3) State the x & y-intercepts (approximate the intercepts where needed)
b) Solve the quadratic equation in part b by factoring or using the quadratic formula. Leave
complex answers in a + bi form, leave irrational answers rounded to 3 decimal places.
1) a) Graph = ! + 4 + 12

b) Solve the equation: ! + 4 + 12 = 0

2) a) Graph = 4 ! + 16 + 7

b) Solve the equation: 4 ! + 16 + 7 = 0

3) a) Graph = ! 4 7

b) Solve the equation: ! 4 7 = 0

4) a) Graph = ! + 2 + 2

b) Solve the equation: ! + 2 + 2 = 0

Conclusions: Comparing your results from each question, what conclusions can you make?
(You should be able to come up with at least 2 conclusions.)