Write 3 1/4 as an improper fraction

you multiply 3 and 4 which is 12. Then add 12 to the numerator which is 13. So 13/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Factor the equation

Step 2:  Find the x-intercepts of the graph of f(x)

Step 3:  Describe the end behavior of the graph of f(x)

Since the function is to the power of 2, that means that it is a parabola.  And since the leading coefficient is negative, means that the arrows will be pointing down therefore, the end behavior of this graph is as x goes to infinity, f(x) goes to negative infinity and as x goes to negative infinity, f(x) goes to negative infinity.

Step 4:  What are the steps you would use to graph f(x)

The first step that I would do is factor the equation.  Then I would find the x-intercepts of the graph and plot them on the graph.  I would then plug in 0 for all of the x values to get the y intercept.  After doing that I would get the vertex using the vertex formula plotting it on the graph.  Finally, I would connect all of the dots together to form the graph of the equation.