SOLUTION: how do i plot a parabola on a graph using the quadratic equation?

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Question 148663: how do i plot a parabola on a graph using the quadratic equation?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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You have to have the equation of the parabola. If it's a parabola, it will be a quadratic equation (meaning 2nd order).
To plot it, I would use Excel. Excel calculates the points to any resolution you specify, and will also produce the graph for you.