To graph the equation \( y = -x^2 + 14x - 48 \), we first need to analyze it by finding its roots and vertex which will allow us to plot the points accurately.
1. Finding the roots:
To find the roots, set \( y = 0 \):
\[
-x^2 + 14x - 48 = 0.
\]
Multiplying by -1 gives:
\[
x^2 - 14x + 48 = 0.
\]
Now, we can factor this quadratic equation. We are looking for two numbers that multiply to \( 48 \) and add to \( 14 \). These numbers are \( 6 \) and \( 8 \).
Thus, we can factor it as:
\[
(x - 6)(x - 8) = 0.
\]
So the roots are:
\[
x = 6 \quad \text{and} \quad x = 8.
\]
2. Finding the vertex:
The vertex \( x \)-coordinate can be found using the formula:
\[
x = -\frac{b}{2a},
\]
where \( a = -1 \) and \( b = 14 \):
\[
x = -\frac{14}{2 \cdot -1} = 7.
\]
Now calculate the corresponding \( y \) value by substituting \( x = 7 \) back into the equation:
\[
y = -7^2 + 14 \cdot 7 - 48 = -49 + 98 - 48 = 1.
\]
Thus, the vertex is at the point \( (7, 1) \).
3. Plotting the points:
We will now plot the following points:
- Roots: \( (6, 0) \) and \( (8, 0) \)
- Vertex: \( (7, 1) \)
- Additional points to get the shape of the graph. You can choose values around the vertex (for example \( x = 5 \) and \( x = 9 \)):
- For \( x = 5 \):
\[
y = -5^2 + 14 \cdot 5 - 48 = -25 + 70 - 48 = -3 , \Rightarrow \text{(5, -3)}
\]
- For \( x = 9 \):
\[
y = -9^2 + 14 \cdot 9 - 48 = -81 + 126 - 48 = -3 , \Rightarrow \text{(9, -3)}
\]
Now we have the points to plot:
- \( (6, 0) \)
- \( (8, 0) \)
- \( (7, 1) \)
- \( (5, -3) \)
- \( (9, -3) \)
4. Axis of symmetry:
The axis of symmetry for a parabola in the form \( y = ax^2 + bx + c \) is given by the equation \( x = h \), where \( h \) is the x-coordinate of the vertex. Since we found the vertex to be at \( (7, 1) \), the axis of symmetry is:
\[
\text{Axis of Symmetry: } x = 7.
\]
Summary:
Plot Points:
- (6, 0)
- (8, 0)
- (7, 1)
- (5, -3)
- (9, -3)
Axis of Symmetry:
\[
\boxed{x = 7}
\]
You can now graph these points on a coordinate plane to visualize the parabola. The points should form a U-shaped curve opening downwards with the vertex at the highest point (7, 1) and passing through the roots at (6, 0) and (8, 0).