Using your notes, respond to each of the questions below about the graph, explaining your thinking process completely.

graph of a parabola opening down

  1. Using the information from the graph, fill in coordinates for points of this function and label in the right-hand column those which are critical attributes:

    2. x

    y

    Critical Point
       
    vertex
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
  2. Use one of the methods in the resource to write an equation for this quadratic function. If you need to review, return to the part of the resource that explains “Graph to Equation”.
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    Equation: y = -2 ( x - 1 )( x + 5 ) Close Pop Up
  3. Use some of the critical attributes and their coordinates to write a description of this quadratic function.