Exploring the Quadratic Equation's Reaction to the "b" Term, Day 2

Students repeated yesterday's investigation with a new "a" value in their quadratic equation. Today, all students used equations where a=-2, and continued to look for patterns denoting how the b value of the equation shifted the parabola.

Tonight's Homework: Continue graphing examples to help you determine how b shifts the parabola on the coordinate grid. Summarize your findings in a well-constructed paragraph, using math vocabulary whenever possible.