The function is .

The standard form of quadratic function is .

Find the axis of symmetry.

Formula for the equation of the axis of symmetry is .

              (Substitute and in the formula)

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The equation for the axis of symmetry is .

Find the vertex.

Find the vertex, use the value of equation for the axis of symmetry as the - coordinate of the vertex.

Find the - coordinate.

                (Original equation)

              (Substitute in the original equation)

The vertex point is .

Determine whether the function has maximum or minimum value:

The value of (Positive), hence the graph of function opens upward and has a minimum value.

The minimum value is .

Find the -intercept.

                (Original equation)

              (Substitute in the original equation)

The -intercept is .

The axis of symmetry divides the parabola into two equal parts.

If there is a point on one side, there is a corresponding point on the other side that is the same distance from the axis of symmetry and has the same - value.

Connect the points with a smooth curve.

The graph of the function is