SP#1: Unit E Concept 1- Identifying x-intercepts, y-intercepts, vertex (max,min), axis of quadratics, and graphing them

In this problem, in order to graph the equation more easily we complete the square in standard form to put it in parent function form: a(x-h)^2+k. Our graph includes 4 points: the vertex, y-intercept, axis and x-intercepts.

Pay attention to the max and min of the vertex so in our case it is min because the "a" in the equation is positive. Note that when solving for your x-intercepts you may end up with two,one or none (imaginary) x-intercepts so when you have your x-intercept, plug it into a calculator you have your exact and approximate x-intercepts.