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Quadratic graph

Explore the curve y = ax² + bx + c.

How this works

The curve samples 81 evenly spaced x values in your chosen interval.

Example

Using the example inputs, y-intercept is -3.

a coefficient
1
b coefficient
-2
c coefficient
-3
Minimum x
-5
Maximum x
5
y-intercept
-3

Scope and assumptions

Quadratic and linear expressions only. Sampled graphs may miss detail outside the selected interval.

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