SOLUTION: how do you graph Y=1/2 x^2+x-3

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Question 377582: how do you graph Y=1/2 x^2+x-3
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Choose an x, calculate a y using the equation.
x=0, y=%281%2F2%29%280%29%5E2%2B0-3=-3
x=1, y=%281%2F2%29%281%29%5E2%2B1-3=-3%2F2
x=2, y=%281%2F2%29%282%29%5E2%2B2-3=1
Continue until you have enough points.
The more points the smoother your curve.
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