Graphing Quadratics with Einstein

Use the sliders for a, b, and c to transform the parabola so that is gives the approximate shape of Albert Einstein's tongue.

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1. Explain what "a" does to the graph of the parabola.
2. Explain what "b" does to the graph of the parabola.
3. Explain what "c" does to the graph of the parabola.
4. Write the equation that best approximates Einstein's tongue.

Mindy Burcham, Created with GeoGebra