Equation of a Slope Function
Below you can see the graphs of a quadratic polynomial f(x) = a x2 + b x + c and its slope function.
- Find the equation of the slope function. Write down the quadratic function f(x) as well as your slope function g(x).
- Check your answer by typing your slope function's equation g(x) = ... into the input field. Hit the Enter-key. Tip: If your answer is not correct you can change it by double clicking on g(x).
- Click on the little ellipse-icon in the upper right corner to reset the construction. Move the sliders to match the following values: a = −1, b = 4, and c = 2. Repeat steps (1) and (2).