Sometimes you just have to take the trouble to do the actual graphing, since the results can often be quite unexpected.
On the other hand, you should learn to recognize some common forms, including (I'll use the symbol "^" for power):
Some knowledge of calculus can help in the analysis of the form of an equation. For example, if you know how to take derivatives you can find candidates for maximum and minimum values, see where a curve will be convex or concave.
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The graph of an equation is a visual representation of the values that satisfy the equation.
the graph for a quadratic equation ct5r
The graph of a quadratic equation is a parabola
It depends on the graph. There may or may not be an equation.
It is the graph of a quadratic equation of the formy = ax^2 + bx + c