How would you describe the steps you would take to graph a quadratic function in standard form

Question

Please describe how. 

Answer 1

1. Find the location of the vertex and the line of symmetry
2. Determine whether the parabola opens upward or downward
3. Find the y-intercept
4. Find the x-intercepts

 

For more info, check out the following Wyzant file on graphing quadratics.

 

https://www.wyzant.com/resources/files/504633/how_to_graph_a_quadratic_equation