Example of Graphs

f(x) = x2 + 8x + 16 f(x) = -x2 + 2x + 5

f(x) = 2x2 - 4x + 5
 Sketching Graphs of Quadratic Function

A quadratic function graph can be sketched by following the

steps given below.
Step 1: Determine the shape of the graph based on the
value of a.
Step 2: Determine the maximum or minimum point by
completing the square.
Step 3: Determine the axis of symmetry.
Step 4: Determine the position of the graph by calculating
the value of b2-4ac
Step 5: Determine the x-intercept (if it exists by letting
f(x) = 0) and the y-intercept (by letting x=0).
Step 6: Mark all the points and sketch the graph.
Sketch the graph of quadratic function
f(x) = -2x2 + 4x – 6.

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Sketch the graph of quadratic function
f(x) = x2 - 2x – 8.

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Exercise: Do it in your exercise book. Ok!!

• Sketch the following graphs of quadratic

functions.

• 1. f(x) = x2 + 2x – 6
• 2. f(x) = 2x2 – 8x + 9