SP#1: Unit E Concept 1 - Graphing a quadratic and identifying all key parts

Our equations will start in standard form f(x) = ax^2 + bx +c. In order to graph them more easily, we MUST complete the square to put it in the parent function form, like this: f(x) = a(x-h)^2 + k. Our graph will include between 2 and 4 points the vertex, y-intercept, and up to two x-intercepts, as well as one dotted line (the axis). (SECOND PARAGRAPH) So in order to solve this parent graph function you must follow step by step. You start off with the original function and work your way down to the bottom. Next you have to equal the function to zero and from there you have to complete the square. And after that you'll have two things. The graph problem solving and the solving itself to find x-intercepts.