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Graphing techniques

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Reflect only the negative quadratic section

Reflect only the negative quadratic section

Compare the original graph with its absolute value. The input stays the same; only negative outputs are reflected upwards.

Teal: Original graph. No comparison overlay.

Start: Original graph

y=x2−3x+2y=x^2-3x+2

First identify the zeros and the parts above and below the x-axis.

Ideas to try
  1. Choose Step 1, then compare with Start. Which part of the graph changes?
  2. Open Point coordinates to check that the zeros stay fixed. Hide the comparison to inspect the final graph.
Source quadratic x²−3x+2 with roots 1,2 and y-intercept 2; absolute-value curve reflects only its negative section between 1 and 2, showing the original arc dashed.
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