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Integrated Math 2
Module 1
Introduction to Quadratics
Ready, Set, Go! Homework

Adapted from

The Mathematics Vision Project:

Scott Hendrickson, Joleigh Honey, Barbara Kuehl,
Travis Lemon, Janet Sutorius

© 2013 Mathematics Vision Project | MVP

In partnership with the Utah State Office of Education
Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution‐NonCommercial‐ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license.
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Name Introduction to Quadratics 1.1

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Topic: Finding the -intercept, , using slope-intercept form of a line.

Find the -intercept, , of each line using slope-intercept form, . To do this, substitute in
the slope for and the given point on the line for ( ) and then solve for .

1 The line has a slope of 3 and passes through the point ( ).

2. The line has a slope of and passes through the point ( ).

3. The line has a slope of and passes through the point ( ).

4. The line has a slope of and passes through the point ( ).

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Topic: Describing transformations

List the transformations needed to move from the parent function, , to the given the given
function. Be as specific as possible.

5. ( ) 6. ( )

7. ( ) 8. ( )

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Topic: Graphing quadratic functions in vertex form using transformations and symmetry.

For each function, identify the transformations needed to move from the parent function, , to
the given function. Identify vertex of the given function and create a table of values showing two
symmetric points on each side of the vertex in order to graph the function. Then identify the axis of
symmetry, domain, and range of each function.

9. ( )

Transformations: Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry: Domain: Range:

10. ( )

Transformations: Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry: Domain: Range:

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11. ( )

Transformations: Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry: Domain: Range:

12. ( )

Transformations: Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry: Domain: Range:

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Topic: Solving equations raised to exponents.

Find the value(s) that make each equation true. Hint: There may be more than one answer.

13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18.

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Name: Introduction to Quadratics 1.2

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Topic: Prime factorization

What prime numbers multiply to give you each of the following values? In other words, what is the
prime factorization of each value?

1. 20 2. 63

3. 54 4. 180

Topic: Geometric means

The following tables represent geometric patterns where each value is obtained from the previous
using multiplication. Identify the common ratio and use it to find the missing values.

5.
1 2 3 4 5
( ) 6 24 96

Common Ratio: Missing Values:

6.
1 2 3 4 5
( ) 4 108

Common Ratio: Missing Values:

7.
1 2 3 4 5
( ) 1024 64

Common Ratio: Missing Values:

8.
1 2 3 4 5
( ) 5 320

Common Ratio: Missing Values:

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Topic: Graphing quadratic functions in vertex form

For each function, identify the transformations needed to move from the parent function, , to
the given function. Identify vertex of the given function and create a table of values showing two
symmetric points on each side of the vertex in order to graph the function. Then identify the axis of
symmetry, domain, and range of each function.

9. ( )

Transformations: Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry: Domain: Range:

10. ( )

Transformations: Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry: Domain: Range:

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11. ( )

Transformations: Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry: Domain: Range:

12. ( )

Transformations: Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry: Domain: Range:

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Topic: Writing quadratic functions in vertex form given a graph or table of values

Write the vertex form of the following quadratic functions.

13. 14.

15. 16.

11
0 5
1 3
2 5 4
3 11 7
4 21 4

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Topic: Using transformations to write quadratic functions in vertex form

Use the given transformations to write the vertex form of each quadratic function.

17. The parent function, , is translated right 5 and down 8.

18. The parent function, , is reflected over the -axis, stretched by a factor of and then translated left
7 and down 3.

19. The parent function, , is dilated by a factor of 2 and translated left 2 and up 6.

20. The parent function, , is reflected over the -axis, compressed by a factor of and translated right
1 and up 4.

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Name: Introduction to Quadratics 1.3

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Topic: Using function notation

Use the graph of the function to find the desired values of the function. Also create an explicit
equation for the function.

1. Find the value of ( )

2. Find where ( )

3. Find the value of ( )

4. Find where ( )

5. What do you notice about the way that inputs

and outputs for this function relate? (Create
an in-out table if you need to.)

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Topic: Comparing additive and multiplicative patterns.

The sequences below exemplify either an additive (arithmetic) or a multiplicative (geometric)

pattern. Identify the type of sequence, fill in the missing values on the table and write an equation.

6.
Term 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Value 9 81

Type of Sequence: Equation:

7.
Term 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Value 160 80 40 20

Type of Sequence: Equation:

8.
Term 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Value 5 12

Type of Sequence: Equation:

Topic: Changing areas of squares

9. The shaded square below has an area of 25 . Two of its sides are increased by 2 . Find the areas of
the additional sections in the diagram below. What is the area of the entire new square?

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10. The shaded square below has an area of 81 . Two of its sides are increased by 1 . Find the areas of
the additional sections in the diagram below. What is the area of the entire new square?

11. The shaded square below has an area of 36 . Two of its sides are increased by 3 . Find the areas of
the additional sections in the diagram below. What is the area of the entire new square?

12. The entire shaded square below has an area of 36 . Two of its original sides are decreased by 2 .
Find the areas of each section in the diagram below. What is the area of the original square whose sides
were decreased by 2 ?

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Topic: Finding rational and irrational geometric means

Fill in the missing values of the table based on the growth that is described.

13. The growth in the table is triple at each whole year.

Years 0 1 2 3 4

Bacteria 2 6

14. The growth in the table is triple at each whole year.

Years 0 1 2

Bacteria 2 6

15. The values in the table grow by a factor of four at each whole year.

Years 0 1 2

Bacteria 2 8

Topic: Simplifying radicals

Simplify each radical as much as possible.

16. √ 17. √ 18. √

19. √ 20. √ 21. √

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Topic: Graphing quadratic functions in vertex form using transformations and symmetry.

For each function, identify the transformations needed to move from the parent function, , to
the given function. Identify vertex of the given function and create a table of values showing two
symmetric points on each side of the vertex in order to graph the function. Then identify the axis of
symmetry, domain, and range of each function.

22. ( )

Transformations: Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry: Domain: Range:

23. ( )

Transformations: Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry: Domain: Range:

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Name: Introduction to Quadratics 1.4

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Topic: Finding -intercepts of linear functions

Graph each line and find the -intercept.

1. 2.

-intercept: -intercept:

3. 4.

-intercept: -intercept:

5. What does every -intercept have in common? Hint: think about the coordinates of the -intercept.

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Find the -intercept of each linear function by substituting 0 in for and solving for .

6. 7.

8. 9.

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Topic: Solving equations raised to powers.

Solve the equations below, use radicals or rational exponents as needed.

10. ( ) 11. ( )

12. ( ) 13. ( )

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Topic: Graphing quadratic functions

Graph each quadratic function.

14. ( ) 15. ( )

16. ( ) 17. ( )

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Graph a quadratic function described in each problem.

18. The range of the quadratic function is ( ] 19. The vertex of the quadratic function is in
and the graph of the parent function has been quadrant III and the range of the function is
compressed. [ ).

Topic: Writing quadratic functions in vertex form.

Write the quadratic function in vertex form.

20. 21.

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Name: Introduction to Quadratics 1.5

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Topic: Graphing quadratic functions and identifying features of the function.

Graph each quadratic function showing two symmetric points on each side of the vertex. Then
identify the indicated features.

1. ( ) 2. ( )

Vertex: Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry: Axis of Symmetry:

Domain: Domain:

Range: Range:

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3. ( ) 4. ( )

Vertex: Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry: Axis of Symmetry:

Domain: Domain:

Range: Range:

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Topic: Finding -intercepts of quadratic functions given in vertex form.

Without graphing the function, find the -intercepts, if they exist, of the quadratic function.

5. ( ) 6. ( )

7. ( ) 8. ( )

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Determine the number of -intercepts each quadratic function will have without graphing the
function. Explain how you determined your answers.

9. ( ) 10. ( )

11. ( ) 12. ( )

If a quadratic equation has the following solutions, how many times will the related function cross
the -axis?

13. √ 14.

15. √ 16. √

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Topic: Solving equations raised to powers

Solve each equation.

17. ( ) 18. ( )

19. ( ) 20. ( )

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