Determine the axis of symmetry, vertex and graph of a parabola

The video tutorial explains how to analyze a quadratic function by finding its Y-intercept, axis of symmetry, and vertex. It demonstrates the process of graphing a parabola on an XY axis and creating a table of values to visualize the function. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the properties of quadratic functions and provides step-by-step instructions for calculating key features of the graph.

Describe the shape of a quadratic function and how it relates to its graph.

What is the significance of the vertex in a quadratic function?

What steps should you follow to create a table of values for graphing a quadratic function?