Answer:
Vertex and y-intercept (0, -5)
x-intercepts (-1.58, 0) (1.58, 0)
opens upwards
other plot points: (-2, 3) (-1, -3) (1, -3) (2, 3)
Explanation:
The graph is not quite correct - it's a little too narrow and doesn't go through the points on the graph.
The y-intercept is when x = 0:
f(0) = 2(0)² - 5
= - 5
Therefore, the y-intercept is at (0, -5)
We also know that the y-intercept is the vertex since the equation is in the form
The x-intercepts are when f(x) = 0:
As the leading coefficient is positive, the parabola opens upwards.
Finally, input values -2 ≤ x ≤ 2 to find plot points:
(-2, 3)
(-1, -3)
(0, -5)
(1, -3)
(2, 3)