Quadratic Equation Graph

Explore the properties of a quadratic equation graph

A quadratic equation can be written in the form

y = ax² + bx + c where a, b and c are constants and a ≠ 0

The following activity allows you to explore the properties of a quadratic equation graph.
Move the a, b and c slider bars to explore how it affects shape of the graph. Look at

the effects of changing a.
the effects of changing b.
the effects of changing c.
the effects of a positive value of a.
the effects of a negative value of a.
what happens when a = 0?

Graph of Quadratic Function - Drag the sliders to set the values of a (coefficient of x²), b (coefficient of x), or c (constant term) and watch the shape and position of the graph.

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