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Graphing Using Vertex Form

This document provides instruction on graphing quadratics using vertex form. It includes examples of determining the equation of a quadratic from its graph by using the vertex and another point. Students are given practice problems in identifying characteristics of quadratic equations from their vertex form, sketching graphs based on given equations, and writing equations based on characteristics of quadratic graphs like the vertex and y-intercept.

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Graphing Using Vertex Form

This document provides instruction on graphing quadratics using vertex form. It includes examples of determining the equation of a quadratic from its graph by using the vertex and another point. Students are given practice problems in identifying characteristics of quadratic equations from their vertex form, sketching graphs based on given equations, and writing equations based on characteristics of quadratic graphs like the vertex and y-intercept.

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MBF3C: Mathematics of Personal Finance Date: ____________

Day 6: Determining the Equation Unit 4: Quadratics I

Graphing Using Vertex Form


Quadratic Transformations Review
+a the parabola is ________________________ and vertically ______________________
- ½ a the parabola is _______________________ and vertically _______________________
-h the parabola _________________ shifts to the __________________ (wacky bracky)
+h the parabola _________________ shifts to the __________________ (wacky bracky)
+k the parabola shifts _______________ the ___ - axis
-k the parabola shifts _______________ the ___ - axis
**NOTE** the vertex of a parabola is _____________

Parabola 1 Parabola 2
Draw the graph of: 2( x  1)  8
2
Draw the graph of: ( x  3)2  4

From the equation it can be seen… From the equation it can be seen…
The vertex is ____________ The vertex is ____________
The parabola opens ____________ The parabola opens ____________
The step pattern is ______, ______, ______ The step pattern is ______, ______, ______
Graph the parabola Graph the parabola

From the graph it can be seen… From the graph it can be seen…
The zeros are ________ and ________ The zeros are ________ and ________
The y – intercept is ______ The y – intercept is ______
The optimal value is _______ The optimal value is _______
The axis of symmetry is _______ The axis of symmetry is _______

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MBF3C: Mathematics of Personal Finance Date: ____________
Day 6: Determining the Equation Unit 4: Quadratics I

Graphing Using Vertex Form Practice


1. For the following quadratic relations, fill in the table.
Use a Graphing calculator to check your answers.
Equation y = 3(x – 4)2 – 10 y = –2(x + 1)2 y = –(x + 2)2 + 8
Vertex
Direction of Opening
Step Pattern
Max or Min?
Optimal Value
Axis of Symmetry
y–intercept

2. Explain, in complete sentences, the steps you would take to draw the parabola y = (x – 5)2 + 1
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3. Graph each of the following quadratic relations.


a) y  ( x  4)2  3 b) y  2( x  5)2  9

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MBF3C: Mathematics of Personal Finance Date: ____________
Day 6: Determining the Equation Unit 4: Quadratics I

Finding Equations of Quadratic Relations


To find the EQUATION of a quadratic relation:
1. use the _________________ (h, k) and ________ other point to find ‘a’, the vertical
________________ or ___________________________
2. write the relation in vertex form ______________________________using the vertex and
the value of ‘a’

EXAMPLES
Write an equation for each of the relations in vertex form
a)

b)

c) Vertex (4, -2) passing through y-intercept (0, 2)

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MBF3C: Mathematics of Personal Finance Date: ____________
Day 6: Determining the Equation Unit 4: Quadratics I

Finding Equations of Quadratic Relations Practice


4. Write the equation for each parabola:
1 2
a) Vertex (-1, 4), opens down, congruent to (same shape) y = x
4

b) Vertex (5, -2), y –intercept = 8

c)

d)

e)

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MBF3C: Mathematics of Personal Finance Date: ____________
Day 6: Graphing - Vertex Form Unit 4: Quadratics I

5. Draw a Cartesian plane on the following pictures and determine the quadratic equation for
each. (You may have to estimate some of the numbers.)

Adapted from OAME Support Resources for MBF3C – Quadratics I Page 5 of 5

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