Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Sketching curves

Sketching curves — practice question

(a)[2]

Express $x^2+4x-12$ in the form $(x+a)^2+b$.

(b)[1]

Use your result from part (a) to determine the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of $y=x^2+4x-12$.

(c)[4]

Sketch the graph of $y=x^2+4x-12$ and show the values where the graph meets the axes.

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