SOLUTION: Using the graph of y = x squared + 4x - 5. 1) Without solving the equation or factoring, determine the soluction to the equation, x squared + 4x - 5 = 0 using only the graph. E

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Question 433045: Using the graph of y = x squared + 4x - 5.
1) Without solving the equation or factoring, determine the soluction to the equation, x squared + 4x - 5 = 0 using only the graph. Explain in a simple sentence
2) Does this function have a maximum or a minimum? Explain in simple sentence
3) What are the coordinates of the vertex in (x, y) form?
4) What is the equation of the line of symmetry for this parabola?

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, MathLover1:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Using the graph of y = x squared + 4x - 5.
1) Without solving the equation or factoring, determine the solution to the equation, x squared + 4x - 5 = 0 using only the graph. Explain in a simple sentence.

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2) Does this function have a maximum or a minimum? Explain in simple sentence
Minimum because it opens up.
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3) What are the coordinates of the vertex in (x, y) form?
(-2,-9)
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4) What is the equation of the line of symmetry for this parabola?
x = -2
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cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Using the graph of



1. the solution to the equation:
or
x-intercepts: (1,0) (-5,0)
2.this function have a minimum; it opens upward
3. the coordinates of the vertex are (-2, -9)
4. the equation of the line of symmetry for this parabola is

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