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Quadratic Function : Parabola

Quadratic Function : y = ax2 + bx + c, when b = 0
graph of the parabola equation y = 0.125 square x
y = 0.125 x2
Vertex: (0, 0)
Graphic: Open upward
graph of parabola equation y = x square
y = x2
Vertex (0, 0)
Graphic: Open upward
graph of parabola equation y = - 0.125 x square
y = - 0.125 x2
Vertex : (0, 0)
Graphic: Open downward
graph of parabola equation y = - x square
y = - x2
Vertex: (0, 0)
Graphic: Open downward
graph of parabola equation y = 0.25 square x - 10
y = 0.25 x2 - 10
Vertex (0, -10)
Graphic: Upen upward
graph of parabola equation y = - 0.125 square x + 10
y = - 0.125 x2 + 10
Vertex: (0, 10)
Graphic: Open downward