2.1 - Quadratic Functions - Exploring Forms
2.1 - Quadratic Functions - Exploring Forms
2.1 - Quadratic Functions - Exploring Forms
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Quadratic Functions – Exploring Forms
The factored form of a quadratic equation is
, where the values of r and s are the x-intercepts.
Factored Form
Note that a continues to represent the shape and opening of the
parabola.
The standard form of a quadratic function is
, where a, b, and c are constants, and a cannot equal 0.
Standard Form
In this form, the value of c is the y-intercept. This is easy to
remember because at the y-intercept, x = 0.
Given the quadratic function , identify:
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the direction of the opening;
Given the quadratic function , identify:
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whether the vertex is a maximum or a minimum;
Given the quadratic function , identify:
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the y-intercept.
Consider the quadratic function . Identify:
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the direction of the opening;
Consider the quadratic function . Identify:
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the x-intercepts;
Consider the quadratic function . Identify:
Example the coordinates of the vertex, and whether it is a maximum or a
minimum value;
Consider the quadratic function . Identify:
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the axis of symmetry;
Consider the quadratic function . Identify:
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the y-intercept.
Consider the quadratic function . Sketch a graph of the
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function.
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The vertex form of a quadratic function is
, where the vertex is located at
Vertex Form
Note that a continues to represent the shape and opening of the
parabola.
For the quadratic function , identify:
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the direction of the opening;
For the quadratic function , identify: