How Do You Make a Table for a Quadratic Function?

How Do You Make a Table for a Quadratic Function?

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When you're trying to graph a quadratic equation, making a table of values can be really helpful. To figure out what x-values to use in the table, first find the vertex of the quadratic equation. That way, you can pick values on either side to see what the graph does on either side of the vertex. To see how to make a table of values for a quadratic equation, check out this tutorial!

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Background Tutorials

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  • Degrees of Monomials and Polynomials

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  • Ordered Pairs and The Coordinate Plane

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      Ordered pairs are a fundamental part of graphing. Ordered pairs make up functions on a graph, and very often, you need to plot ordered pairs in order to see what the graph of a function looks like. This tutorial will introduce you to ordered pairs!

  • Quadratic Functions

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      Each quadratic equation has either a maximum or minimum, but did you that this point has a special name? In a quadratic equation, this point is called the vertex! Take a look at the vertex of a quadratic equation by watching this tutorial.

      • What is a Parabola?What is a Parabola?

      What is a Parabola?

      If you graph a linear function, you get a line. If you graph a quadratic function, you get something called a parabola. A parabola tends to look like a smile or a frown, depending on the function. Check out this tutorial and learn about parabolas!

  • Working with Quadratic Graphs

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