COMPUTER LAB

Quadratic Equations


Graph each of the following using a graphing calculator or computer program. Sketch each group of graphs in your notebook.

1. Graph

2. Compare the three graphs by noting their similarities and differences.

3. For each equation below, first graph and then the equation given. Sketch the pair and describe what you see as similarities and differences. Clear the screen and repeat the process for each part.

4. For each equation below, first graph and then the equation given.

Sketch the pair and describe what you see as similarities and differences.

Clear the screen and repeat the process for each part.


5. For each equation below, first graph and then the equation given.

Sketch the pair and describe what you see as similarities and differences.

Clear the screen and repeat the process for each part.

f) Compare the graphs and the conjectures from #3, 4, and 5. Rewrite

your conjecture so that it applies to all of them.

6. For each equation below, first graph and then the equation given.

Sketch the pair and describe what you see as similarities and differences.

Clear the screen and repeat the process for each part.

7. For each equation below, first graph and then the equation given.

Sketch the pair and describe what you see as similarities and differences.

Clear the screen and repeat the process for each part.

8. Without using a graphing utility, sketch the graphs of the following based

on your conjectures of the previous sections. Then look at the graphs on a

graphing utility and make a sketch of the actual graph. If your sketch was

incorrect, explain why before going to the next one.

9. Write a paragraph explaining how a, h, and k will affect the equation .