SOLUTION: I don't understand how to solve quadratic equations by graphing. For example, how would you graph x^2 +6x+9=0? Please give me a step-by-step method. Thank you!

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Question 440323: I don't understand how to solve quadratic equations by graphing.
For example, how would you graph x^2 +6x+9=0? Please give me a step-by-step method. Thank you!

Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
that is (x+3)^2
so x=-3
Set it to equal y
(x+3)^2=y
with the vertex at -3, 0
the low point is at -3,0
it curves up like a bowl.