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

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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
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find what sort of points?

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (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.