example: y= 7(x - 5) (x - 2)^4 (x + .5) (x + 2.5)^3
2006-11-15 07:13:38 · 4 answers · asked by jlividuke 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Draw yourself a cartesian graph, vertical line is the y axis, horizontal is the x axis.
pick points on the x axis like 1, 2, 3, etc. plug thos values into the equation and solve for y. then pair the numbers, place points in the graph by taking the x value going straight up (or down if y is a negative number) and place the dot accross from the y value. do this for each set of points then connect the dots with a line or a curve. for instance in your equationstart with x=1
y= 7(1-5)(1-2)^4(1+.5)(1+2.5)^3
y= 7(-4)(-1)^4(1.5)(3.5)^3
y=7(-4)(1)(1.5)(42.875)
y=-1800.75
so in XY format the first point would go at (1, -1800.75)
2006-11-15 07:17:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jonny B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find the Zeroes: 5, 2, -0.5, -2.5
the graph is gonna open up
plug those on the X-axis
Single means going through
Double means bounces off the X-axis
Triple means flat and through
2006-11-15 07:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Distribute the problem, combine like terms, then make a x and y chart, and plug in numbers or type in the equation into your graphing calculator
2006-11-15 07:14:57 · answer #3 · answered by Soccer Stud 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
2006-11-15 07:15:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋