SOLUTION: I have to sketch the graph of the equation and identify the vertex and the intercepts. y= x squared - 4 again i need to know the intercepts and vertex

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Question 46277: I have to sketch the graph of the equation and identify the vertex and the intercepts.
y= x squared - 4
again i need to know the intercepts and vertex
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y+=+x%5E2+-+4
vertex(-b/2a,f(x))
v(0,-4)
y-intercept:
y+=+0%5E2+-+4+=+-4
(0,-4)
x-intercept:
0+=+x%5E2+-+4
4+=+x%5E2
+-2+=+x
(-2,0) and (2,0)
graph%28600%2C600%2C-10%2C10%2C-10%2C10%2Cx%5E2-4%29