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Quadratic Functions and Formulas

The document explains different types of functions including constant, linear, and quadratic functions, along with their respective equations and characteristics. It details the slope of linear functions and provides forms for quadratic functions, highlighting their vertex and direction of opening. Additionally, it includes formulas for calculating slope and the point-slope form of a line.

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Quadratic Functions and Formulas

The document explains different types of functions including constant, linear, and quadratic functions, along with their respective equations and characteristics. It details the slope of linear functions and provides forms for quadratic functions, highlighting their vertex and direction of opening. Additionally, it includes formulas for calculating slope and the point-slope form of a line.

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Constant Function Linear Function/Slope-intercept form

This graph is a horizontal line passing This graph is a line with slope m
through the points (x, c) with slope m = 0 : and y − intercept(0, b) :

y = c or f (x) = c y = mx + b or f (x) = mx + b

Slope (a.k.a Rate of Change) Point-Slope form

The slope m of the line passing through The equation of the line passing through
the points (x1 , y1 ) and (x2 , y2 ) is : the point (x1 , y1 ) with slope m is :
∆y y2 − y1 rise y = m(x − x1 ) + y1
m= = =
∆x x2 − x1 run

Quadratic Functions and Formulas


Examples of Quadratic Functions
y y

y = x2

y = −x2
x x

parabola opening up parabola opening down

Forms of Quadratic Functions

Standard Form Vertex Form

y = ax2 + bx + c y = a(x − h)2 + k


or or
f (x) = ax2 + bx + c f (x) = a(x − h)2 + k

This graph is a parabola that This graph is a parabola that


opens up if a > 0 or down if opens up if a > 0 or down if
a < 0 and has a vertex at a < 0 and has a vertex at (h, k).
  
b b
− ,f − .
2a 2a

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