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Learning Activity 4.5 Assessment Opportunity

Task 1: Knowledge (25 marks)

1. Complete the following table: (10 marks)

𝒚= 𝒚 = −(𝒙 + 𝟓)𝟐 − 𝟑 𝒚 = 𝟑𝒙𝟐 + 𝟒

𝒙𝟐
Equation in
vertex form

𝒂
1 1- 3

𝒉
0 5- 0

𝒌
0 3- 4

=
up Down up
Opens up or
down?
Neither Neither Stretched
Compressed or
stretched
vertically?
Minimum maximum minimum
Vertex a
minimum or
maximum?
0 -3 4
Minimum or
maximum value
X=0 2=-5 X=0
Equation of axis
of symmetry
(0,0) (-5, -3) (0,4)
Coordinates of
vertex

2. Expand and simplify the following product, using the distributive property:
(𝑥 − 3) (𝑥 + 2). (3 marks)

X2 + 2x -3x -6

X2 – x - 6

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3. Write the following equations in factored form. Remember to common

factor first (if possible).
a) 𝑦 = 6𝑥 + 42 (2 marks)

Y = 6 (x+7)

b) 𝑦 = 𝑥2 − 6𝑥 − 27 (3 marks)

Y = (x2 + 3x) - (9x +

27)
Y= x (x+3) - 9 (x+3)
Y = (x-9) (x+3)

c) 𝑦 = 2𝑥2 + 3𝑥 − 2 (4 marks)

y= (2x2 – 1x) + (4x -2)

y= x (2x-1) +2 (2x-1)
y= (x+2) (2x-1)

d) (3 marks)

Y= 42x – 32

Y= (4x2) – 32

Y = (4x+3) (4x-3)

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Task 2: Application (25 marks)

4. Given the following graph of a parabola, find its equation, in the form
𝑦 = 𝑎(𝑥 − ℎ)2 + 𝑘 (7 marks)

H = 3, K=1, X=1, Y= 0

Y = a (x – h)2 + k

O = a (1-3)2 + 1

O= a (-2)2 + 1

O = 4a + 1

−1
A= = (x – 3)2 + 1
4

5. A parabola is defined by the equation 𝑦 = 𝑥2 − 10𝑥 + 16.

a) Write the equation in factored form. (2 marks)
Y = (x – 2) – 8 (x – 2)
Y = (x – 2) (x – 8)

b) Identify the 𝑥-intercepts of the parabola. (2 marks)

(x – 1) (x – 8) = 0

X = 1 and x = 8

c) State the equation of the axis of symmetry. (1 mark)

8+2
=5 axis of symmetry = 5
2
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d) Determine the coordinates of the vertex. (2 marks)

Y = x2 – 10x + 16
Y = 52 – 10 (5) + 16
Y= 25 – 50 +16

e) Sketch the parabola. (2 marks)

6. Write the following expression in vertex form by completing the square.

(4 marks)
𝑦 = 𝑥2 − 12𝑥 + 7
Y = x2 – 12x + 36 – 36 + 7
Y = (x – 6)2 36 +7
(x – 6)2 – 29
Square = (6, – 29)

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𝑦 = −5𝑥2 + 20𝑥 + 0.05 describes its height, 𝑦, in meters as time, 𝑥, in

7. A golf ball is hit from the top of a tee. The quadratic equation

seconds passes. Determine how long the ball is in the air. (5 marks)

-5x2 + 20x + 0.05 = 0

Using the quadratic formula were

A = -5, b = 20, and c = 0.05

−b+− √ b 2−4 ac
X=
2a

−20+−√ 202−4(−5)(0.05)
X=
2(−5)

−20+−√ 400−−1
X=
−10

−20+−√ 401
X=
−10

−20+−√ 401
X=
−10

X=
−20
−10
+−
401
−10√
X = 0.00249844
X = 4.0025

Hint: Use the quadratic formula.

Task 3: Communication (25 marks)

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8. Explain in detail the role of 𝑎, ℎ, and 𝑘 in the equation 𝑦 = 𝑎 (𝑥 − ℎ)2

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+ 𝑘. You may use words, numerical examples, and sketches to

support your explanation. (8 marks)

The role of 𝑎, ℎ, and 𝑘 in the equation 𝑦 = 𝑎 (𝑥 − ℎ)2 + k is 𝑎 determines the

steepness or width of the parabola with larger values resulting in a narrower parabola
and smaller values resulting in a wider parabola (H) represents the horizontal shift of

shifting it to the left (K) determines the vertical shift of the parabola with positive
the parabola with positive values shifting the parabola to the right and negative values

consider the 𝑦 = 2(𝑥 − 3)2 + 5 so 𝑎 = 2, ℎ = 3, and 𝑘 = 5 the value of 𝑎 being 2 means

values shifting it upward and negative values shifting it downward to illustrate this

shifted 3 units to the right the value of (k) being 5 means the parabola will be shifted 5
the parabola will be relatively steep the value of (H) being 3 means the parabola will be

units.

9. Think about the standard parabola defined by 𝑦 = 𝑥2. How does the
parabola defined by 𝑦 = −4(𝑥 + 3)2 − 7 compare to the standard
parabola? Describe all of the transformations. Then, draw a reasonable
sketch of both parabolas.
(6 marks)

The parabola defined by 𝑦 = −4(𝑥 + 3)2 − 7 is a transformation of the standard parabola 𝑦 = 𝑥2. It has
undergone several transformations. Firstly, it has been reflected vertically by a factor of -1, resulting in an
upside-down orientation. Secondly, it has been compressed horizontally by a factor of 1/4, making it

has been translated 7 units downward, moving the vertex from (0,0) to (-3,-7). In summary, the parabola 𝑦
narrower. Thirdly, it has been translated 3 units to the left, shifting the vertex from (0,0) to (-3,0). Lastly, it

version of the standard parabola 𝑦 = 𝑥2.

= −4(𝑥 + 3)2 − 7 is a vertically reflected, horizontally compressed, left-shifted, and downward-shifted

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10. Factoring is an algebraic process, which is an essential one

in the field of mathematics. Consider the following equation:

𝑦 = x2 + 2x − 8

This equation in factored form can be written as:

𝑦 = (x − 2) (x + 4)

Explain using words and algebra, how the zeros, the axis of symmetry,
and the vertex can be obtained. (6 marks)

(x − 2) (x + 4) = 0

either (x − 2) = 0 or (x + 4) = 0

x−2=0→x=2

x−2=0→x=2

−2
=−1
2( 1)

Therefore, the axis of symmetry is the vertical line x = -1

Y = (-1)2 + 2(-1) - 8 = -9

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the vertex of the parabola is at the point (-1, -9)

the vertex is at the point (-1, -9)

11. Consider the graph of 𝑦 = 2𝑥:

shown, do you think the graph could ever touch or cross the 𝑥-axis?
If the graph were extended much farther to the left from the interval

Explain in detail.
(3 marks)

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The equation 𝑦 = 2x represents a linear function that has a slope of 2 and passes through the origin (0,0) the graph
of this function is a straight line that extends infinitely in both directions since the slope of the line is positive it
means that as we move to the right along the line the y-values increase similarly as we move to the left along the

touches the x-axis this is because the x-axis represents the set of points where 𝑦 = 0 and the equation 𝑦 = 2x never
line the y-values decrease however the x-values never change sign which means that the line never crosses or

equals 0 for any value of (x) therefore the graph of 𝑦 = 2x can never touch or cross the x-axis regardless of how far
to the left we extend the graph.

12. The graphs of 𝑦 = 2𝑥 and 𝑦 = 𝑥2 are shown here:

Identify two major differences in behavior between these graphs. (2 marks)

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Task 4: Thinking (25 marks)

13. For the following graph of the parabola, find its equation in the form
𝑦 = 𝑎 (𝑥 − ℎ)2 + 𝑘. Then, express the answer in standard or expanded form,
𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐. (9 marks)

X = 1, Y = 0, H = 3, K = 1
Y = a (x – h)2 + k
0 = a (1 – 3 )2 + 1
0 = a ( -2 )2 + 1
0 = (4) + 1
0 = 4a + 1
-1 = 4a
1/4=a
A = -1 / 4
Y = a (x – h)2 + k
Y = -1 / 4 (x – 3)2 + 1
Multiply two sides by 4
4y = -1 (x – 3)2 + 4
(x – 3) (x – 3)
4y = -1 (x2 – 6x + 9) + 4
4y = -x2 + 6x - 9 + 4
Divide the two sides by 4
Y = -x2 / 4 + 6x / 4 – 5/4

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14. Sketch the parabola described by the equation 𝑦 = 2𝑥2 − 20𝑥 + 42. (6
marks)

Y (2x-14)
(x-3)
2x-14=0
X=7
x-3 = 0 x=3
The axis of symmetry x = 5
Y = 2(5)2 – 20(5) + 42
Y= -8

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15. The amount of money that a local charity earns by selling T-

profit, 𝑦, in dollars is given by the quadratic equation 𝑦 = −35𝑥2 +

shirts at a mall depends on the price of each T-shirt. The monthly

1250𝑥 − 6500 where 𝑥 represents the price of each T-shirt.

a) Determine the roots of the equation. (3 marks)

Using the quadratic formula were

A = -35, b=1250, c=6500

−b+− √ b 2−4 ac
x=
2a

−1250+−√ 12502−4(−35)(−6500)
x=
2(−35)

−1250+−√ 1562500−910000
x=
−70

−1250+−√ 652500
x=
−70

−1250±150 √ 29
x=
−70

−1250 −150 √ 29
x= +
−70 −70

125 −15 √ 29
x= +
7 7

X = 6.3175 we round down to 6.3

X = 29.3968 We round up to 29.4

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b) Determine the vertex of the parabola. (1 mark)

Axis of symmetry

6.3 + 29.40 / 2 =35.7 / 2 = 17.85

Y = -35 (17.85)2 + 1250 (17.85) – 6500
Y = 4660.7
(17.85, 4660.7)

c) Draw a sketch of the relationship. Label the axes and the vertex. (2 marks)

d) Under what circumstances will the charity maximize its profit

(make the most money)? (1 mark)

Price = 17.85$

Y = -35 (17.85)2 + 1250 (17.85) – 6500

Y = 4660.71

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e) Describe the significance of the roots in terms of the graph and in

terms of the charity’s venture. (1 mark)

The roots are value in dollars in which the charity’s monthly profit is 0

f) Determine the range of prices that the charity could consider,

in order to make a monthly profit of at least $3000. (2 marks)

Y = -35x2 + 1250x – 6500

3000 = 35x2 + 1250x – 6500
0 = 35x2 + 1250x – 6500 – 3000
0 = 35x2 + 1250x – 9500

We use the quadratic formula:

125 −5 √ 93
X= +
7 7
X= 10.9688
X = 24.7455

-35x2 + 1250x – 9500 = 0

−b+− √ b 2−4 ac
X=
2a

−1250± √ 12502−4 (−35)(−9500)

X=
2(−35)

−1250+−√ 1562500−1330000
X=
−70

−1250 √ 232500
X=
−70

−1250+−50 √ 93
X=
−70

−1250 −50 √ 93
X= +
−70 −70

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125 5 √ 93
X= ±
7 7

X=10.9688
X = 24.7455

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