SOLUTION: Dear Algebra.com tutors I am having a lot of trouble with graphing quadratic functions. Such as x squared + 4x - 8, what are good ways to find points besides finding the axis of s

Question 838035: Dear Algebra.com tutors
I am having a lot of trouble with graphing quadratic functions. Such as x squared + 4x - 8, what are good ways to find points besides finding the axis of symmetry and the y-vertex. My main trouble is finding a something good that works to substitute into.
Sincerely Jamie H. a struggling 8th grader
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, richard1234:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find what sort of points?

Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pick random integers to substitute for x...the x-coordinate of the vertex is at x = 2, so integers around 2 should work.
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