Polynomial Function of the Second Degree

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A second degree polynomial function can be defined like this:

f(x) = ax² + bx + c

2nd Degree Polynomial Function Demonstration

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This demonstration is meant to show how the shape of the graph of this function depends upon the values of its coefficients a, b, and c. Change these values by moving the sliders with your mouse, and notice how the this alters the form of the graph.

Usually, a second degree polynomial function is called a quadratic function.

The bounds of this graph are:

x minimum = -10.0	x maximum = 10.0
y minimum = -10.0	y maximum = 10.0

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