SOLUTION: For the given function, (a) determine whether the graph opens upward or downward, (b) find the axis of symmetry, (c) find the vertex, (d) find the y-intercept, and (e) graph the fu

Question 884010: For the given function, (a) determine whether the graph opens upward or downward, (b) find the axis of symmetry, (c) find the vertex, (d) find the y-intercept, and (e) graph the function.
Equation is:f(x) = x2 + x � 2
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Complete the square and put the equation into vertex form.

a) Upwards, coefficient of is .
b)
c) Vertex: (,)
d) When ,
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