How do you graph #y=1/2(x-3)^2+5#?
1 Answer
Sep 20, 2015
Determine the axis of symmetry and the vertex. Determine points on both sides of the axis of symmetry. Sketch a parabola through the points. Do not connect the dots.
Explanation:
The vertex is
Substitute several values for
Plot the points and sketch a curved parabola. Do not connect the dots.
graph{y=1/2(x-3)^2+5 [-16.49, 15.53, 0, 16.01]}