CPM Homework Help : AC Problem 7-25

What shape will the graph of $y=x^2+2$ be? How can you tell? Justify your prediction by making a table and graphing $y=x^2+2$ on graph paper.

Hint:

Look at the exponent for a clue as to what the graph should look like.

More Help:

Graph the equation. Two points on the graph are $(−1,3)$ and $(2,6)$ .

Answer:

It is a parabola.

Complete the table in the eTool below to view the shape.
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