Q. Graph the function.g(x)=−23(x−2)2Show Calculator
Identify Function Type: Identify the type of function. g(x) is a quadratic function because it's in the form of ax2+bx+c.
Determine Parabola Direction: Determine the direction of the parabola. Since the coefficient of (x−2)2 is negative, the parabola opens downwards.
Find Vertex: Find the vertex of the parabola.The vertex form of a parabola is y=a(x−h)2+k, where (h,k) is the vertex. Here, h=2 and k=0, so the vertex is (2,0).
Plot Vertex: Plot the vertex on the graph.Mark the point (2,0) on the coordinate plane.
Identify Axis of Symmetry: Identify the axis of symmetry. The axis of symmetry is x=h, so in this case, x=2.
Find Additional Points: Find additional points. Choose x-values around the vertex, like 1 and 3, and plug them into the function to find corresponding y-values.
Calculate Y-Values: Calculate the y-values for x=1 and x=3. For x=1: g(1)=−(23)(1−2)2=−(23)(−1)2=−(23)(1)=−23. For x=3: g(3)=−(23)(3−2)2=−(23)(1)2=−(23)(1)=−23.
Plot Additional Points: Plot the points (1,−23) and (3,−23) on the graph.These points will help shape the parabola.
Draw Parabola: Draw the parabola. Connect the points with a smooth curve, making sure it opens downwards and is symmetrical about the line x=2.
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