How to Graph Quadratic Functions Using a Table

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This instructional math video provides a comprehensive guide on how to graph quadratic functions using a table of values. The tutorial progresses through three distinct examples, increasing in complexity. It begins with the parent function y = x², demonstrating the basic U-shape parabola centered at the origin. It then moves to a function in vertex form, explaining how to identify the vertex (h, k) directly from the equation. Finally, it covers a function in standard form, teaching students how to use the vertex formula x = -b/(2a) to find the starting point for their graph.