Question

The graph of y = x^2 -2x -3

a) Write down the coordinates of the turning point on the graph of y = x² – 2x - 3
(1)
(b) Use the graph to find the roots of the equation r? - 2x - 3 = 0

Answer 1

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Explanation:

A) Recall that a turning point is where the function changes from increasing to decreasing or vice versa. Since the graph of the function is a parabola, it only has 1 turning point, which is the vertex, or (1,-4). Therefore, the coordinates of the turning point are (1,-4).

B) The roots of the equation can be found by determining where the graph intercepts the x-axis (aka. x-intercepts). In this case, these are points (-1,0) and (3,0).