Graphing a quadratic equation using transformations

The video tutorial covers the topic of quadratics, focusing on the shape of the parabola and its similarities to other graph shapes. It explains how to use tables to square variables and introduces the concept of graph transformations, including shifts, reflections, and compressions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of the vertex as a focus point and explains how changes in the equation affect the graph's orientation and shape.

What is the shape of the quadratic function called?

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What does the transformation formula help us understand about the graph?

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Explain how the vertex of a parabola is used in graphing transformations.

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How does the value of 'a' affect the direction in which the graph opens?

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What happens to the graph when 'a' is greater than 1?

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