Question

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Graph g(x) = 3x^2 - 12x - 3

Answer 1

Answer: Vertex = (2, -15) 2nd point = (0, -3)

Explanation:

g(x) = 3x² - 12x - 3

= 3(x² - 4x - 1)

a=1 b=-4 c=-1

Find the x-value of the vertex by using the formula for the axis of symmetry:
`x = (-b)/(2a)`

`x = (-(-4))/(2(1))`

`= (4)/(2)`

= 2

Find the y-value of the vertex by plugging the x-value (above) into the given equation: g(x) = 3x² - 12x - 3

g(2) = 3(2)² - 12(2) - 3

= 12 - 24 - 3

= -15

So, the vertex is (2, -15) ← PLOT THIS COORDINATE

Now, choose a different x-value. Plug it into the equation and solve for y. I chose x = 0

g(0) = 3(0)² - 12(0) - 3

= 0 - 0 - 3

= -3

So, an additional point is (0, -3) ← PLOT THIS COORDINATE