Question

Use the parabola tool to graph the quadratic function f(x)=(x-5)^2+1

Answer 1

Answer:

Look to the attached graph

Step-by-step explanation:

* Lets revise how to graph the quadratic function

- Find the vertex of it

- Find the y-intercept

- Find the x-intercept

∵ f(x) = (x - 5)² + 1 ⇒ the completing square form

- The completing square form for any quadratic is

 ( x - h)² + k, where h and k are the coordinate of the vertex point

* Lets compare the two forms

∵ (x - h)² + k = (x - 5)² + 1

∴ h = 5 and k = 1

∴ The vertex of the parabola is (5 , 1)

- To find the x-intercept put f(x) = 0

∵ (x - 5)² + 1 = 0 ⇒ subtract 1 from both sides

∴ (x - 5)² = -1 ⇒ the square can not give -ve number

∴ The parabola does not intersect the x-axis

- To find the y-intercept put x = 0

∵ f(0) = (0 - 5)² + 1 = 25 + 1 = 26

∴ The parabola intersects the y-axis at point (0 , 26)

- The parabola is opened upward because the coefficient of x² is +ve

* Now lets graph it

- Look to the attached graph