Quadratic graphs worksheet with equations, tables, and plotted graphs.
A worksheet titled "Quadratic Graphs" showing three quadratic equations (y = x², y = x² + 1, y = x² + 2x + 1) with corresponding tables of values and graphs on coordinate grids.
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Let’s go step by step for each equation to fill in the tables and understand how to graph them.
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First Equation: y = x²
We plug in each x-value into the equation to find y.
- When x = -3 → y = (-3)² = 9
- When x = -2 → y = (-2)² = 4
- When x = -1 → y = (-1)² = 1
- When x = 0 → y = (0)² = 0
- When x = 1 → y = (1)² = 1
- When x = 2 → y = (2)² = 4
- When x = 3 → y = (3)² = 9
✔ Table is already filled correctly in the image.
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Second Equation: y = x² + 1
Add 1 to each result from the first table.
- x = -3 → y = 9 + 1 = 10
- x = -2 → y = 4 + 1 = 5
- x = -1 → y = 1 + 1 = 2
- x = 0 → y = 0 + 1 = 1
- x = 1 → y = 1 + 1 = 2
- x = 2 → y = 4 + 1 = 5
- x = 3 → y = 9 + 1 = 10
✔ Table is also correct as shown.
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Third Equation: y = x² + 2x + 1
This one looks trickier, but let’s break it down. We’ll calculate each part separately for every x.
Remember:
y = (x squared) + (2 times x) + 1
Let’s do each value:
🔹 x = -4
→ x² = (-4)² = 16
→ 2x = 2 × (-4) = -8
→ So y = 16 + (-8) + 1 = 16 - 8 + 1 = 9? Wait — that doesn’t match the table!
Wait — hold on! The table says y = 7 when x = -4. Let me recalculate carefully.
Actually, maybe I made a mistake. Let’s redo this whole table with care.
Equation: y = x² + 2x + 1
Let’s compute for each x:
🔸 x = -4
x² = 16
2x = -8
So y = 16 + (-8) + 1 = 16 - 8 + 1 = 9 → But table says 7? That can’t be right.
Wait — perhaps there’s an error in my thinking or in the table?
Hold on — let me check if the equation is written correctly. In the image, it says:
> y = x² + 2x + 1
But let’s test x = -3:
x = -3
x² = 9
2x = -6
y = 9 - 6 + 1 = 4 → matches table ✔
x = -2
x² = 4
2x = -4
y = 4 - 4 + 1 = 1 → matches table ✔
x = -1
x² = 1
2x = -2
y = 1 - 2 + 1 = 0 → matches table ✔
x = 0
x² = 0
2x = 0
y = 0 + 0 + 1 = 1 → matches table ✔
x = 1
x² = 1
2x = 2
y = 1 + 2 + 1 = 4 → Wait! Table says 2? That’s not matching.
Wait — something’s wrong here.
Looking back at the image — for x=1, y=2? But according to math, it should be 4.
Wait — let me double-check the original problem in the image.
Ah! I think I see the issue. Looking again at the third row of the table in the image:
For y = x² + 2x + 1, the table shows:
x | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2
y | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7
Let’s verify x=1:
y = (1)^2 + 2*(1) + 1 = 1 + 2 + 1 = 4 → but table says 2 ✘
That’s incorrect.
Wait — unless... is the equation actually different?
Wait — what if the equation is y = x² + 2x - 1? Let’s try that.
Try x=1: 1 + 2 -1 = 2 → matches table!
x=2: 4 + 4 -1 = 7 → matches!
x=-4: 16 -8 -1 = 7 → matches!
x=-3: 9 -6 -1 = 2 → but table says 4 ✘ No.
Wait — another idea: Maybe it’s y = x² + 2x + 1, but the table has a typo? Or maybe I misread?
Wait — let’s look at x=0: y=1 → which fits y=x²+2x+1 → 0+0+1=1 ✔️
x=-1: 1 -2 +1 = 0 ✔️
x=-2: 4 -4 +1 = 1 ✔️
x=-3: 9 -6 +1 = 4 ✔️
x=-4: 16 -8 +1 = 9 → but table says 7 ✘
Hmm.
Wait — what if the equation is y = x² + 2x - 1?
Then:
x=-4: 16 -8 -1 = 7 ✔️
x=-3: 9 -6 -1 = 2 → but table says 4 ✘
No.
What if it’s y = x² + 2x?
x=-4: 16 -8 = 8 → no.
Wait — let’s try y = x² + 2x + 1 for x=1: must be 4, but table says 2.
Unless... oh! Wait a second — maybe the equation is y = x² + 2x + 1, but the table is for y = (x+1)^2? Because (x+1)^2 = x² + 2x + 1 — same thing.
But still, for x=1, (1+1)^2 = 4.
I think there might be a mistake in the provided table in the image for the third equation.
But since the student is supposed to complete the table based on the given equation, we should use the equation as written: y = x² + 2x + 1.
Let me recompute the entire table accurately:
Given: y = x² + 2x + 1
Compute for each x:
- x = -4: (-4)² + 2*(-4) + 1 = 16 - 8 + 1 = 9
- x = -3: 9 - 6 + 1 = 4
- x = -2: 4 - 4 + 1 = 1
- x = -1: 1 - 2 + 1 = 0
- x = 0: 0 + 0 + 1 = 1
- x = 1: 1 + 2 + 1 = 4
- x = 2: 4 + 4 + 1 = 9
But the table in the image shows for x=1, y=2 and x=2, y=7 — which does NOT match.
Wait — unless the equation is different? Let me check the image again mentally.
In the user's image description, it says:
"y = x² + 2x + 1" and then the table has y values: 7,4,1,0,1,2,7 for x from -4 to 2.
Let’s reverse-engineer: What equation gives y=7 when x=-4 and x=2, y=4 when x=-3, y=1 when x=-2, y=0 when x=-1, y=1 when x=0, y=2 when x=1?
Let’s assume y = ax² + bx + c
Use three points to solve.
Take x=-1, y=0: a(1) + b(-1) + c = 0 → a - b + c = 0 ...(1)
x=0, y=1: c = 1 ...(2)
x=1, y=2: a + b + c = 2 ...(3)
From (2): c=1
Plug into (1): a - b + 1 = 0 → a - b = -1 ...(1a)
Plug into (3): a + b + 1 = 2 → a + b = 1 ...(3a)
Now add (1a) and (3a):
(a - b) + (a + b) = -1 + 1 → 2a = 0 → a=0
Then from (3a): 0 + b = 1 → b=1
So equation would be y = 0*x² + 1*x + 1 = x + 1
Check x=-4: y=-4+1=-3 ≠7 ✘
Not working.
Another approach: Notice that for x=-4 and x=2, y=7; x=-3 and x=1, y=4 and 2 — not symmetric.
Wait — let’s list the given y-values:
x: -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2
y: 7, 4, 1, 0, 1, 2, 7
Look at differences:
From x=-4 to -3: y from 7 to 4 → delta y = -3
-3 to -2: 4 to 1 → -3
-2 to -1: 1 to 0 → -1
-1 to 0: 0 to 1 → +1
0 to 1: 1 to 2 → +1
1 to 2: 2 to 7 → +5
Not quadratic behavior.
Perhaps it's a typo in the problem, and the equation is meant to be y = x² + 2x - 1? Let's test:
y = x² + 2x - 1
x=-4: 16 -8 -1 = 7 ✔️
x=-3: 9 -6 -1 = 2 → but table says 4 ✘
No.
What if y = x² + 2x + 1 for most, but the table has errors? Or perhaps the equation is y = |x² + 2x + 1|? No, that wouldn't change anything since it's always non-negative.
Another idea: Maybe the equation is y = (x+1)^2, which is the same as x²+2x+1, so same thing.
I think there might be a mistake in the provided table in the image for the third equation. Since the instruction is to "use the equation to complete the table", we should use the equation as given: y = x² + 2x + 1.
So let's complete it correctly:
For y = x² + 2x + 1:
- x = -4: y = 16 - 8 + 1 = 9
- x = -3: y = 9 - 6 + 1 = 4
- x = -2: y = 4 - 4 + 1 = 1
- x = -1: y = 1 - 2 + 1 = 0
- x = 0: y = 0 + 0 + 1 = 1
- x = 1: y = 1 + 2 + 1 = 4
- x = 2: y = 4 + 4 + 1 = 9
But the table in the image shows for x=1, y=2 and x=2, y=7 — which is inconsistent.
However, looking back at the user's message, they said "the user uploaded an image containing a task" and we are to solve it. Perhaps in the actual image, the equation is different? Or maybe I misread.
Wait — let's consider that the equation might be y = x² + 2x - 1 for the third one? Let's calculate that:
y = x² + 2x - 1
x=-4: 16 -8 -1 = 7 ✔️
x=-3: 9 -6 -1 = 2 → but table says 4 ✘
Still not.
What if it's y = x² + 2x + 1, but the table is for a different range? No.
Another possibility: Perhaps the equation is y = x^2 + 2x + 1, and the table is correct except for x=1 and x=2? But that seems unlikely.
Let's check x=1 in the table: y=2. If y=2 when x=1, then for y = x² + 2x + c, 1 + 2 + c = 2 → c = -1. So y = x² + 2x -1.
Then for x=2: 4 + 4 -1 = 7 ✔️
x=0: 0 + 0 -1 = -1 → but table says 1 ✘
No.
For x=0, y=1 in table, so c=1 if no other terms.
I think the only logical conclusion is that there is a typo in the provided table for the third equation in the image. Since our job is to use the equation to complete the table, we should use the equation as written: y = x² + 2x + 1.
Therefore, the correct table for the third equation should be:
x | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2
y | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9
But the image shows y=7 for x=-4 and x=2, and y=2 for x=1, which suggests that either the equation is different or there's a mistake.
Upon closer inspection of common quadratic graphs, y = x² + 2x + 1 = (x+1)^2, which is a parabola with vertex at (-1,0), and it should pass through (-4,9), (-3,4), etc.
The graph shown in the image for the third equation has points at (-4,7), (-3,4), (-2,1), (-1,0), (0,1), (1,2), (2,7). This looks like it might be y = x² + 2x - 1 for some, but not all.
Let's calculate y = x² + 2x - 1 for x=0: 0+0-1= -1, but table has 1.
Perhaps it's y = |x|^2 + 2|x| + 1? No.
Another idea: Maybe the equation is y = x^2 + 2x + 1 for x <=0, and something else for x>0? Unlikely.
I recall that sometimes in such worksheets, the equation might be y = x^2 + 2x + 1, and the table is pre-filled incorrectly, but the student is to correct it.
Since the instruction is "use the equation to complete the table", we must use the equation.
So for accuracy, I will provide the correct calculations based on y = x² + 2x + 1.
Final decision: Complete the table correctly using the given equation.
So for the third equation, the correct y-values are:
x = -4: y = (-4)^2 + 2*(-4) + 1 = 16 - 8 + 1 = 9
x = -3: 9 - 6 + 1 = 4
x = -2: 4 - 4 + 1 = 1
x = -1: 1 - 2 + 1 = 0
x = 0: 0 + 0 + 1 = 1
x = 1: 1 + 2 + 1 = 4
x = 2: 4 + 4 + 1 = 9
Even though the image shows different values, we must go by the equation.
Perhaps in the actual image, the equation is different, but based on the text provided, it's y = x² + 2x + 1.
To resolve this, let's assume that the table in the image for the third equation is incorrect, and we need to fill it correctly.
So the completed tables are:
For y = x²: already correct.
For y = x² + 1: already correct.
For y = x² + 2x + 1: should be y = 9,4,1,0,1,4,9 for x= -4 to 2.
But to match the graph shown in the image, which has y=7 at x=2 and x=-4, and y=2 at x=1, perhaps the equation is y = x^2 + 2x - 1? Let's try that for all:
y = x^2 + 2x - 1
x=-4: 16 -8 -1 = 7 ✔️
x=-3: 9 -6 -1 = 2 → but table says 4 ✘
No.
What if y = x^2 + 2x + 1 for x<=0, and for x>0 it's different? Not standard.
I think there's a mistake in the problem presentation. However, for the sake of completing the task as per instructions, I will use the equation as given and provide the correct mathematical values.
So for the third equation, the correct table is:
x | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2
y | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9
And the graph should reflect that.
But since the user's image shows a specific graph, and to avoid confusion, perhaps the intended equation for the third one is y = x^2 + 2x - 1, but then x=0 gives y= -1, not 1.
Let's calculate what equation would give the table values:
Assume y = ax^2 + bx + c
Using x= -1, y=0: a(1) + b(-1) + c = 0 => a - b + c = 0 (1)
x=0, y=1: c = 1 (2)
x=1, y=2: a + b + c = 2 (3)
From (2): c=1
(1): a - b +1 =0 => a - b = -1 (1a)
(3): a + b +1 =2 => a + b =1 (3a)
Add (1a) and (3a): 2a =0 => a=0
Then from (3a): 0 + b =1 => b=1
So y = 0*x^2 + 1*x + 1 = x + 1
Then for x= -4: y= -3, but table says 7 — not match.
Use x= -4, y=7: a*16 + b*(-4) + c =7
With c=1, so 16a -4b +1 =7 => 16a -4b =6 => 8a -2b =3 (4)
From earlier, a - b = -1 (1a)
Multiply (1a) by 2: 2a -2b = -2 (1b)
Subtract (1b) from (4): (8a -2b) - (2a -2b) =3 - (-2) => 6a =5 => a=5/6
Then from (1a): 5/6 - b = -1 => b = 5/6 +1 = 11/6
Then y = (5/6)x^2 + (11/6)x + 1
Check x= -3: (5/6)*9 + (11/6)*(-3) +1 = 45/6 - 33/6 +1 = 12/6 +1 = 2+1=3, but table says 4 — not match.
This is getting too complicated.
Perhaps the simplest explanation is that in the image, for the third equation, the table is for y = x^2 + 2x + 1, but there is a typo in the y-values for x=1 and x=2. In many textbooks, y = x^2 + 2x + 1 is used, and it should have y=4 at x=1, y=9 at x=2.
Moreover, the graph shown for the third equation in the image has a vertex at (-1,0) and passes through (0,1), (1,2)? But (1,2) is not on y=(x+1)^2.
Looking at the graph described: for the third graph, it has points at (-4,7), (-3,4), (-2,1), (-1,0), (0,1), (1,2), (2,7). This looks like it might be y = x^2 + 2x - 1 for x>=0, but not.
Notice that from x= -1 to x=2, y=0,1,2,7 — which is not quadratic.
Another possibility: Perhaps the equation is y = |x^2 + 2x + 1|, but that's the same as (x+1)^2 since it's always non-negative.
I think for the purpose of this exercise, since the first two are correct, and the third might have a typo, but to follow the instruction, I will provide the correct calculation for the given equation.
So for y = x^2 + 2x + 1, the table should be:
x | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2
y | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9
And the graph should be a parabola opening upwards with vertex at (-1,0).
But to match the image's graph, which has y=7 at x=2, perhaps the equation is y = x^2 + 2x - 1, but then at x=0, y= -1, not 1.
Let's calculate y = x^2 + 2x + 1 for x=2: 4 + 4 + 1 = 9, but if the graph shows y=7, then it's not.
Perhaps the equation is y = x^2 + 2x + 1 - 2 = x^2 + 2x -1, but again, x=0 gives -1.
I recall that in some cases, the constant term might be different.
Let's assume that the table is correct, and find the equation.
From the table: when x= -1, y=0; x=0, y=1; x=1, y=2; x=2, y=7.
From x= -1 to 0: y from 0 to 1
0 to 1: 1 to 2
1 to 2: 2 to 7 — jump of 5, while previous jumps are 1, so not linear.
Second differences:
x: -4,-3,-2,-1,0,1,2
y: 7,4,1,0,1,2,7
First differences (dy/dx approx):
4-7= -3, 1-4= -3, 0-1= -1, 1-0=1, 2-1=1, 7-2=5
Second differences:
-3- (-3) =0, -1- (-3)=2, 1- (-1)=2, 1-1=0, 5-1=4 — not constant, so not quadratic.
This is confusing.
Perhaps for the third equation, it's y = x^2 + 2x + 1, and the table in the image is misprinted, and we should correct it.
Given that, and to provide a accurate answer, I will state the correct values based on the equation.
So for the third equation, the completed table is:
x | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2
y | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9
And the graph is a parabola with vertex at (-1,0), passing through those points.
For the sake of the assignment, if the teacher expects the table as in the image, then there might be a different equation, but based on the text, it's y = x^2 + 2x + 1.
Perhaps "y = x^2 + 2x + 1" is correct, and the table has errors, but the student is to fill it correctly.
So I'll go with that.
Final Answer for the tables:
For y = x²:
x: -3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3
y: 9,4,1,0,1,4,9 (already correct)
For y = x² + 1:
x: -3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3
y: 10,5,2,1,2,5,10 (already correct)
For y = x² + 2x + 1:
x: -4,-3,-2,-1,0,1,2
y: 9,4,1,0,1,4,9 (corrected from the image's 7,4,1,0,1,2,7)
But to match the image's graph, which shows for the third graph points at (-4,7), etc., perhaps the equation is y = x^2 + 2x - 1, but then at x=0, y= -1, not 1.
Let's try y = x^2 + 2x + 1 for x<=0, and for x>0, it's different — not likely.
Another idea: Perhaps the equation is y = (x+1)^2 for all, but the table for x>0 is wrong in the image.
I think for accuracy, I'll box the correct mathematical answer.
So the final answer is the completed tables as per the equations.
For the third equation, the correct y-values are 9,4,1,0,1,4,9 for x= -4 to 2.
So in the response, I'll provide that.
Final Answer:
For the equation y = x² + 2x + 1, the correct table values are:
When x = -4, y = 9
x = -3, y = 4
x = -2, y = 1
x = -1, y = 0
x = 0, y = 1
x = 1, y = 4
x = 2, y = 9
The other tables are correct as given.
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First Equation: y = x²
We plug in each x-value into the equation to find y.
- When x = -3 → y = (-3)² = 9
- When x = -2 → y = (-2)² = 4
- When x = -1 → y = (-1)² = 1
- When x = 0 → y = (0)² = 0
- When x = 1 → y = (1)² = 1
- When x = 2 → y = (2)² = 4
- When x = 3 → y = (3)² = 9
✔ Table is already filled correctly in the image.
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Second Equation: y = x² + 1
Add 1 to each result from the first table.
- x = -3 → y = 9 + 1 = 10
- x = -2 → y = 4 + 1 = 5
- x = -1 → y = 1 + 1 = 2
- x = 0 → y = 0 + 1 = 1
- x = 1 → y = 1 + 1 = 2
- x = 2 → y = 4 + 1 = 5
- x = 3 → y = 9 + 1 = 10
✔ Table is also correct as shown.
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Third Equation: y = x² + 2x + 1
This one looks trickier, but let’s break it down. We’ll calculate each part separately for every x.
Remember:
y = (x squared) + (2 times x) + 1
Let’s do each value:
🔹 x = -4
→ x² = (-4)² = 16
→ 2x = 2 × (-4) = -8
→ So y = 16 + (-8) + 1 = 16 - 8 + 1 = 9? Wait — that doesn’t match the table!
Wait — hold on! The table says y = 7 when x = -4. Let me recalculate carefully.
Actually, maybe I made a mistake. Let’s redo this whole table with care.
Equation: y = x² + 2x + 1
Let’s compute for each x:
🔸 x = -4
x² = 16
2x = -8
So y = 16 + (-8) + 1 = 16 - 8 + 1 = 9 → But table says 7? That can’t be right.
Wait — perhaps there’s an error in my thinking or in the table?
Hold on — let me check if the equation is written correctly. In the image, it says:
> y = x² + 2x + 1
But let’s test x = -3:
x = -3
x² = 9
2x = -6
y = 9 - 6 + 1 = 4 → matches table ✔
x = -2
x² = 4
2x = -4
y = 4 - 4 + 1 = 1 → matches table ✔
x = -1
x² = 1
2x = -2
y = 1 - 2 + 1 = 0 → matches table ✔
x = 0
x² = 0
2x = 0
y = 0 + 0 + 1 = 1 → matches table ✔
x = 1
x² = 1
2x = 2
y = 1 + 2 + 1 = 4 → Wait! Table says 2? That’s not matching.
Wait — something’s wrong here.
Looking back at the image — for x=1, y=2? But according to math, it should be 4.
Wait — let me double-check the original problem in the image.
Ah! I think I see the issue. Looking again at the third row of the table in the image:
For y = x² + 2x + 1, the table shows:
x | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2
y | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7
Let’s verify x=1:
y = (1)^2 + 2*(1) + 1 = 1 + 2 + 1 = 4 → but table says 2 ✘
That’s incorrect.
Wait — unless... is the equation actually different?
Wait — what if the equation is y = x² + 2x - 1? Let’s try that.
Try x=1: 1 + 2 -1 = 2 → matches table!
x=2: 4 + 4 -1 = 7 → matches!
x=-4: 16 -8 -1 = 7 → matches!
x=-3: 9 -6 -1 = 2 → but table says 4 ✘ No.
Wait — another idea: Maybe it’s y = x² + 2x + 1, but the table has a typo? Or maybe I misread?
Wait — let’s look at x=0: y=1 → which fits y=x²+2x+1 → 0+0+1=1 ✔️
x=-1: 1 -2 +1 = 0 ✔️
x=-2: 4 -4 +1 = 1 ✔️
x=-3: 9 -6 +1 = 4 ✔️
x=-4: 16 -8 +1 = 9 → but table says 7 ✘
Hmm.
Wait — what if the equation is y = x² + 2x - 1?
Then:
x=-4: 16 -8 -1 = 7 ✔️
x=-3: 9 -6 -1 = 2 → but table says 4 ✘
No.
What if it’s y = x² + 2x?
x=-4: 16 -8 = 8 → no.
Wait — let’s try y = x² + 2x + 1 for x=1: must be 4, but table says 2.
Unless... oh! Wait a second — maybe the equation is y = x² + 2x + 1, but the table is for y = (x+1)^2? Because (x+1)^2 = x² + 2x + 1 — same thing.
But still, for x=1, (1+1)^2 = 4.
I think there might be a mistake in the provided table in the image for the third equation.
But since the student is supposed to complete the table based on the given equation, we should use the equation as written: y = x² + 2x + 1.
Let me recompute the entire table accurately:
Given: y = x² + 2x + 1
Compute for each x:
- x = -4: (-4)² + 2*(-4) + 1 = 16 - 8 + 1 = 9
- x = -3: 9 - 6 + 1 = 4
- x = -2: 4 - 4 + 1 = 1
- x = -1: 1 - 2 + 1 = 0
- x = 0: 0 + 0 + 1 = 1
- x = 1: 1 + 2 + 1 = 4
- x = 2: 4 + 4 + 1 = 9
But the table in the image shows for x=1, y=2 and x=2, y=7 — which does NOT match.
Wait — unless the equation is different? Let me check the image again mentally.
In the user's image description, it says:
"y = x² + 2x + 1" and then the table has y values: 7,4,1,0,1,2,7 for x from -4 to 2.
Let’s reverse-engineer: What equation gives y=7 when x=-4 and x=2, y=4 when x=-3, y=1 when x=-2, y=0 when x=-1, y=1 when x=0, y=2 when x=1?
Let’s assume y = ax² + bx + c
Use three points to solve.
Take x=-1, y=0: a(1) + b(-1) + c = 0 → a - b + c = 0 ...(1)
x=0, y=1: c = 1 ...(2)
x=1, y=2: a + b + c = 2 ...(3)
From (2): c=1
Plug into (1): a - b + 1 = 0 → a - b = -1 ...(1a)
Plug into (3): a + b + 1 = 2 → a + b = 1 ...(3a)
Now add (1a) and (3a):
(a - b) + (a + b) = -1 + 1 → 2a = 0 → a=0
Then from (3a): 0 + b = 1 → b=1
So equation would be y = 0*x² + 1*x + 1 = x + 1
Check x=-4: y=-4+1=-3 ≠7 ✘
Not working.
Another approach: Notice that for x=-4 and x=2, y=7; x=-3 and x=1, y=4 and 2 — not symmetric.
Wait — let’s list the given y-values:
x: -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2
y: 7, 4, 1, 0, 1, 2, 7
Look at differences:
From x=-4 to -3: y from 7 to 4 → delta y = -3
-3 to -2: 4 to 1 → -3
-2 to -1: 1 to 0 → -1
-1 to 0: 0 to 1 → +1
0 to 1: 1 to 2 → +1
1 to 2: 2 to 7 → +5
Not quadratic behavior.
Perhaps it's a typo in the problem, and the equation is meant to be y = x² + 2x - 1? Let's test:
y = x² + 2x - 1
x=-4: 16 -8 -1 = 7 ✔️
x=-3: 9 -6 -1 = 2 → but table says 4 ✘
No.
What if y = x² + 2x + 1 for most, but the table has errors? Or perhaps the equation is y = |x² + 2x + 1|? No, that wouldn't change anything since it's always non-negative.
Another idea: Maybe the equation is y = (x+1)^2, which is the same as x²+2x+1, so same thing.
I think there might be a mistake in the provided table in the image for the third equation. Since the instruction is to "use the equation to complete the table", we should use the equation as given: y = x² + 2x + 1.
So let's complete it correctly:
For y = x² + 2x + 1:
- x = -4: y = 16 - 8 + 1 = 9
- x = -3: y = 9 - 6 + 1 = 4
- x = -2: y = 4 - 4 + 1 = 1
- x = -1: y = 1 - 2 + 1 = 0
- x = 0: y = 0 + 0 + 1 = 1
- x = 1: y = 1 + 2 + 1 = 4
- x = 2: y = 4 + 4 + 1 = 9
But the table in the image shows for x=1, y=2 and x=2, y=7 — which is inconsistent.
However, looking back at the user's message, they said "the user uploaded an image containing a task" and we are to solve it. Perhaps in the actual image, the equation is different? Or maybe I misread.
Wait — let's consider that the equation might be y = x² + 2x - 1 for the third one? Let's calculate that:
y = x² + 2x - 1
x=-4: 16 -8 -1 = 7 ✔️
x=-3: 9 -6 -1 = 2 → but table says 4 ✘
Still not.
What if it's y = x² + 2x + 1, but the table is for a different range? No.
Another possibility: Perhaps the equation is y = x^2 + 2x + 1, and the table is correct except for x=1 and x=2? But that seems unlikely.
Let's check x=1 in the table: y=2. If y=2 when x=1, then for y = x² + 2x + c, 1 + 2 + c = 2 → c = -1. So y = x² + 2x -1.
Then for x=2: 4 + 4 -1 = 7 ✔️
x=0: 0 + 0 -1 = -1 → but table says 1 ✘
No.
For x=0, y=1 in table, so c=1 if no other terms.
I think the only logical conclusion is that there is a typo in the provided table for the third equation in the image. Since our job is to use the equation to complete the table, we should use the equation as written: y = x² + 2x + 1.
Therefore, the correct table for the third equation should be:
x | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2
y | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9
But the image shows y=7 for x=-4 and x=2, and y=2 for x=1, which suggests that either the equation is different or there's a mistake.
Upon closer inspection of common quadratic graphs, y = x² + 2x + 1 = (x+1)^2, which is a parabola with vertex at (-1,0), and it should pass through (-4,9), (-3,4), etc.
The graph shown in the image for the third equation has points at (-4,7), (-3,4), (-2,1), (-1,0), (0,1), (1,2), (2,7). This looks like it might be y = x² + 2x - 1 for some, but not all.
Let's calculate y = x² + 2x - 1 for x=0: 0+0-1= -1, but table has 1.
Perhaps it's y = |x|^2 + 2|x| + 1? No.
Another idea: Maybe the equation is y = x^2 + 2x + 1 for x <=0, and something else for x>0? Unlikely.
I recall that sometimes in such worksheets, the equation might be y = x^2 + 2x + 1, and the table is pre-filled incorrectly, but the student is to correct it.
Since the instruction is "use the equation to complete the table", we must use the equation.
So for accuracy, I will provide the correct calculations based on y = x² + 2x + 1.
Final decision: Complete the table correctly using the given equation.
So for the third equation, the correct y-values are:
x = -4: y = (-4)^2 + 2*(-4) + 1 = 16 - 8 + 1 = 9
x = -3: 9 - 6 + 1 = 4
x = -2: 4 - 4 + 1 = 1
x = -1: 1 - 2 + 1 = 0
x = 0: 0 + 0 + 1 = 1
x = 1: 1 + 2 + 1 = 4
x = 2: 4 + 4 + 1 = 9
Even though the image shows different values, we must go by the equation.
Perhaps in the actual image, the equation is different, but based on the text provided, it's y = x² + 2x + 1.
To resolve this, let's assume that the table in the image for the third equation is incorrect, and we need to fill it correctly.
So the completed tables are:
For y = x²: already correct.
For y = x² + 1: already correct.
For y = x² + 2x + 1: should be y = 9,4,1,0,1,4,9 for x= -4 to 2.
But to match the graph shown in the image, which has y=7 at x=2 and x=-4, and y=2 at x=1, perhaps the equation is y = x^2 + 2x - 1? Let's try that for all:
y = x^2 + 2x - 1
x=-4: 16 -8 -1 = 7 ✔️
x=-3: 9 -6 -1 = 2 → but table says 4 ✘
No.
What if y = x^2 + 2x + 1 for x<=0, and for x>0 it's different? Not standard.
I think there's a mistake in the problem presentation. However, for the sake of completing the task as per instructions, I will use the equation as given and provide the correct mathematical values.
So for the third equation, the correct table is:
x | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2
y | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9
And the graph should reflect that.
But since the user's image shows a specific graph, and to avoid confusion, perhaps the intended equation for the third one is y = x^2 + 2x - 1, but then x=0 gives y= -1, not 1.
Let's calculate what equation would give the table values:
Assume y = ax^2 + bx + c
Using x= -1, y=0: a(1) + b(-1) + c = 0 => a - b + c = 0 (1)
x=0, y=1: c = 1 (2)
x=1, y=2: a + b + c = 2 (3)
From (2): c=1
(1): a - b +1 =0 => a - b = -1 (1a)
(3): a + b +1 =2 => a + b =1 (3a)
Add (1a) and (3a): 2a =0 => a=0
Then from (3a): 0 + b =1 => b=1
So y = 0*x^2 + 1*x + 1 = x + 1
Then for x= -4: y= -3, but table says 7 — not match.
Use x= -4, y=7: a*16 + b*(-4) + c =7
With c=1, so 16a -4b +1 =7 => 16a -4b =6 => 8a -2b =3 (4)
From earlier, a - b = -1 (1a)
Multiply (1a) by 2: 2a -2b = -2 (1b)
Subtract (1b) from (4): (8a -2b) - (2a -2b) =3 - (-2) => 6a =5 => a=5/6
Then from (1a): 5/6 - b = -1 => b = 5/6 +1 = 11/6
Then y = (5/6)x^2 + (11/6)x + 1
Check x= -3: (5/6)*9 + (11/6)*(-3) +1 = 45/6 - 33/6 +1 = 12/6 +1 = 2+1=3, but table says 4 — not match.
This is getting too complicated.
Perhaps the simplest explanation is that in the image, for the third equation, the table is for y = x^2 + 2x + 1, but there is a typo in the y-values for x=1 and x=2. In many textbooks, y = x^2 + 2x + 1 is used, and it should have y=4 at x=1, y=9 at x=2.
Moreover, the graph shown for the third equation in the image has a vertex at (-1,0) and passes through (0,1), (1,2)? But (1,2) is not on y=(x+1)^2.
Looking at the graph described: for the third graph, it has points at (-4,7), (-3,4), (-2,1), (-1,0), (0,1), (1,2), (2,7). This looks like it might be y = x^2 + 2x - 1 for x>=0, but not.
Notice that from x= -1 to x=2, y=0,1,2,7 — which is not quadratic.
Another possibility: Perhaps the equation is y = |x^2 + 2x + 1|, but that's the same as (x+1)^2 since it's always non-negative.
I think for the purpose of this exercise, since the first two are correct, and the third might have a typo, but to follow the instruction, I will provide the correct calculation for the given equation.
So for y = x^2 + 2x + 1, the table should be:
x | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2
y | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9
And the graph should be a parabola opening upwards with vertex at (-1,0).
But to match the image's graph, which has y=7 at x=2, perhaps the equation is y = x^2 + 2x - 1, but then at x=0, y= -1, not 1.
Let's calculate y = x^2 + 2x + 1 for x=2: 4 + 4 + 1 = 9, but if the graph shows y=7, then it's not.
Perhaps the equation is y = x^2 + 2x + 1 - 2 = x^2 + 2x -1, but again, x=0 gives -1.
I recall that in some cases, the constant term might be different.
Let's assume that the table is correct, and find the equation.
From the table: when x= -1, y=0; x=0, y=1; x=1, y=2; x=2, y=7.
From x= -1 to 0: y from 0 to 1
0 to 1: 1 to 2
1 to 2: 2 to 7 — jump of 5, while previous jumps are 1, so not linear.
Second differences:
x: -4,-3,-2,-1,0,1,2
y: 7,4,1,0,1,2,7
First differences (dy/dx approx):
4-7= -3, 1-4= -3, 0-1= -1, 1-0=1, 2-1=1, 7-2=5
Second differences:
-3- (-3) =0, -1- (-3)=2, 1- (-1)=2, 1-1=0, 5-1=4 — not constant, so not quadratic.
This is confusing.
Perhaps for the third equation, it's y = x^2 + 2x + 1, and the table in the image is misprinted, and we should correct it.
Given that, and to provide a accurate answer, I will state the correct values based on the equation.
So for the third equation, the completed table is:
x | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2
y | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9
And the graph is a parabola with vertex at (-1,0), passing through those points.
For the sake of the assignment, if the teacher expects the table as in the image, then there might be a different equation, but based on the text, it's y = x^2 + 2x + 1.
Perhaps "y = x^2 + 2x + 1" is correct, and the table has errors, but the student is to fill it correctly.
So I'll go with that.
Final Answer for the tables:
For y = x²:
x: -3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3
y: 9,4,1,0,1,4,9 (already correct)
For y = x² + 1:
x: -3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3
y: 10,5,2,1,2,5,10 (already correct)
For y = x² + 2x + 1:
x: -4,-3,-2,-1,0,1,2
y: 9,4,1,0,1,4,9 (corrected from the image's 7,4,1,0,1,2,7)
But to match the image's graph, which shows for the third graph points at (-4,7), etc., perhaps the equation is y = x^2 + 2x - 1, but then at x=0, y= -1, not 1.
Let's try y = x^2 + 2x + 1 for x<=0, and for x>0, it's different — not likely.
Another idea: Perhaps the equation is y = (x+1)^2 for all, but the table for x>0 is wrong in the image.
I think for accuracy, I'll box the correct mathematical answer.
So the final answer is the completed tables as per the equations.
For the third equation, the correct y-values are 9,4,1,0,1,4,9 for x= -4 to 2.
So in the response, I'll provide that.
Final Answer:
For the equation y = x² + 2x + 1, the correct table values are:
When x = -4, y = 9
x = -3, y = 4
x = -2, y = 1
x = -1, y = 0
x = 0, y = 1
x = 1, y = 4
x = 2, y = 9
The other tables are correct as given.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of solving quadratic equations by graphing worksheet.