document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=342617>Question 342617</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Graphing a parabola exercise<BR>\n" );
document.write( "o        Choose a graphing program to work with, either Excel or Graph. See Graphing Instructions in Course Materials Forum.  Begin by opening a Word document that will contain the graph.  Using the chosen software plot these 4 points on one graph and label each point with its coordinates.  (0,-8), (2,10), (-2,-10).  Enter as a separate Point Series if using Graph:  (-1.25,0).<BR>\n" );
document.write( "o        The next step (added to the previous graph) is to graph the vertical line x = -1.25.  Label this line as the Axis of Symmetry.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "o        Graph the Parabola:  Using GRAPH:  Right click on the Point Series of the 3 points on the parabola; select Insert Trendline; select Polynomial; select line color and style.  Using Excel:  Select line or arrow from toolbar; select line color, style, and thickness.  Complete labeling and indicate the vertex and intercepts </SPAN>\n" );
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