Given:
The graph of a parabola is given
Required:
Where does the parabola open
The co-ordinate of the vertex
The intercepts
The equation of line of symmetry
Explanation:
a) As we can see the parabola faces downwards
b) The vertex represents the highest point of the circle here. As we cab see, this is the point through which the axis of symmetry passes through to make a symmetrical division of the parabola.
We have the co-ordinates of this point as (-1, 9)
c) The x-intercepts are the two points in which the parabola crosses the x- axis
From the graph, we have the points as 2 and -4
So the x-intercepts are at the points (2, 0) and (-4, 0)
For y- intercept, it is the y co-ordinate of the point at which the parabola crosses the y- axis and the point is (0, 8)
d) To find the axis of symmetry equation, we look at the graph and see the point through the vertex of the parabola that exactly divides the parabola into two equal parts.
The x-value that the line passes through here is the point x = -1 and this is the equation of symmetry.
Final answer:
a) Downwards
b) (-1, 9)
c) x- intercept: (2, 0), (-4, 0)
y-intercept: (0, 8)
d) x= -1