<PRE><B>Question 644361</B>
Graph the equation using the most appropriate method. Be sure to include key points.
F(x)={1/2}(x+3)^2
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If x = -3, y = 0
That is the x-intercept.
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If x = 0, y = 9/2
That is the y-intercept
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Plot those 2 points to see where it would be good to have a 3rd point.
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Try x = -6, then y = (1/2)(9) = 9/2
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Plot that point and you should see the shape of the parabola.
If not, plot a few more points.
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{{{graph(400,400,-10,10,-10,10,(1/2)(x+3)^2)}}}
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>