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The document provides an overview of various mathematical functions, including straight lines, parabolas, hyperbolas, and exponential graphs. It includes definitions, standard forms, examples of equations, and methods for sketching graphs and finding intercepts and asymptotes. Additionally, it discusses the effects of parameters on the shapes and positions of these graphs.
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The document provides an overview of various mathematical functions, including straight lines, parabolas, hyperbolas, and exponential graphs. It includes definitions, standard forms, examples of equations, and methods for sketching graphs and finding intercepts and asymptotes. Additionally, it discusses the effects of parameters on the shapes and positions of these graphs.
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5.

FUNCTIONS
~ Straight Lines
~ Parabolas
~ Hyperbolas
~ Exponential Graphs
~ Average Gradient
Trig Graphs:
~ Recap
~ Amplitude changes
~ Period changes
~ Horizontal shifts
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STRAIGHT LINES

y=ax+q

a is the gradient
q is the y - intercept
Investigating a and q of Straight Line Graphs 2
Example
Find the equation of this straight line graph.
• the y intercept is – 3
so q = -3
• the gradient is
6 down and 3 to the
−𝟔
left so a = =2
−𝟑
• y = 2x – 3
Finding the Equation of a
Straight Line Graph
Practice Finding Equations of
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Straight Line Graphs
Example
Find the equation of this straight line graph.
𝒚𝟐 −𝒚𝟏
a =
𝒙𝟐 −𝒙𝟏

−𝟖−𝟎
=
𝟎 −𝟐

−𝟖
=
−𝟐

=𝟒
y-intercept = -8
y = 4x – 8 4
Example
Sketch the graph of y = -3x – 3.
• q = -3 so the
y - intercept is – 3
• x –intercept (y=0)
0 = -3x – 3
3x = -3
x = -1
Sketching Straight Line
Graphs

Straight Line Graphs Problems 5


PARABOLAS
Standard form: y = ax2 + bx + c
a: a > 0: arms go up (smile)
a < 0: arms go down (frown)

b: b > 0: graph shifts to the left Investigating


the effects of b
b < 0: graph shifts to the right in a Parabola

c: c > 0: positive y-intercept Finding the


roots and vertex
c < 0: negative y-intercept of a parabola
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Effects of a, b & c of Standard form of a Parabola
Example
Sketch the graph of y = 2x² + 5x + 2

y-intercept: read off std. form


c=2

x-intercepts: y = 0
y = 2x² + 5x + 2
0 = (2x + 1) (x + 2)
x = - ½ or x = - 2

Turning Point: Use formula …


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… Sketch: y = 2x² + 5x + 2 …

(Turning-point formula)

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Example
Find the equation of the parabola.
(Given x-intercepts and 1 other point)

y = a(x – root1)(x – root2)


y = a(x – (-3))(x – 8)
y = a(x + 3)(x – 8)
Subst. pt: y-int (0;-24)
y = a(x + 3)(x – 8)
-24 = a(0 + 3)(0 – 8)
-24 = -24a
1=a 9
… Find the equation …

Found …
y = a(x + 3)(x – 8)
a=1

Equation in Std. Form:


y = a(x + 3)(x – 8)
y = 1(x + 3)(x – 8)
y = x² - 5x - 24

Finding the Equation of


a Parabola
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PARABOLAS
Turning - point form: y = a(x + p)2 + q
a: a > 0: arms go up (smile)
a < 0: arms go down (frown)

(-p;q) is the co-ordinate of the Turning Point


p: p > 0: graph shifts to the left
p < 0: graph shifts to the right
Effects of p of the
q: q > 0: graph shifts up Turning Point form
of a Parabola
q < 0: graph shifts down 11
Example
Sketch the graph of y = 2(x – 1)2 – 18
y-intercept: x = 0 TP (-p; q)
y = 2(0 – 1)2 – 18 TP [-(-1); -18]
y=-8 TP (1;-18)
x-intercepts: y = 0
y = 2(x – 1)2 – 18
0 = 2(x² - 2x + 1) – 18
0 = 2x² - 4x + 2 – 18
0 = 2x² - 4x – 16
0 = x² - 2x – 8
0 = (x - 4)(x + 2)
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x = 4 or x = - 2
Example
Find the equation of the parabola.
(Given the turning-point and 1 other point)
TP (-p;q) ∴ TP [-(1);-2]
y = a(x + p)2 + q
y = a(x + 1)² - 2

Subst. pt: y-int (0;-3)


y = a(x + 1)² - 2
-3 = a(0 + 1)² - 2
-3 = a - 2
-1 = a 13
… Find the equation …

Found …
y = a(x + 1)² - 2
a = -1

Equation in Std. form:


y = a(x + 1)² - 2
y = -1(x + 1)² - 2
y = -x² - 2x - 3

Finding the Turning Point


Formula of a Parabola
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REFLECTING PARABOLAS
Example: y = x2 + 8x – 2
* Reflect in the x-axis: every y swops signs
– y = x2 + 8x – 2
y = – x2 – 8x + 2
* Reflect in the y-axis: every x swops signs
y = (– x)2 + 8(– x) – 2
y = x2 – 8x - 2
* Reflect in the line y = x: swop x and y
x = y2 + 8y – 2
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Reflecting Parabolas Reflecting Lines
Parabolas in the Real World
Parabolic Mirrors

Graphical Representation of a Projectile

Revision: Graphs
Match the Equation to the Parabola

Parabola Roots Problems

Higher-Order Functions Problems (start 1:35 - end 5:45)


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HYPERBOLAS
𝒂
RECAP! 𝒚 = + 𝒒
𝒙

Sketch the following graphs and write down


the equation of the asymptotes:

2
 2
1) y 1 2) y  4
x x
What are the equations of the asymptotes for …
1) Vertical asymptote: x=0
Horizontal asymptote: y = -1
2) Vertical asymptote: x=0
Horizontal asymptote: y = 4 17
Standard form of a Hyperbola:
𝒂
𝒚= +𝒒
𝒙+𝒑
- a determines the quadrants
a > 0 => Q 1 & 3
a < 0 => Q 2 & 4
- q determines the horizontal asymptote
i.e. vertical translation OR up/down shifts
q > 0 => graph shifted up
q < 0 => graph shifted down
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Standard form of a Hyperbola:
𝒂
𝒚= +𝒒
𝒙+𝒑
- p determines the vertical asymptote
i.e. horizontal translation OR left/right shifts
p > 0 => graph shifted left
p < 0 => graph shifted right

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Example:
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Sketch the graph of: y 4
x 3

- a (quadrants):
Q1&3
- q (horizontal asymptote):
y=4
- p (vertical asymptote):
p<0 so graph shifted to the right
x=3
Now, what about the x- and y-intercepts? 20
 y – intercept (x=0):  x – intercept (y=0):
3 3
y 4 0 4
03 x 3
3 3
 4 4
3 x 3

3  4( x  3)  3
 4 x  12  3
 4 x  9
x  2,25
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3
y 4
Sketching
Hyperbolas
x3

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Example:
2
Sketch the graph of: y 4
x3

- a (quadrants):
Q2&4
- q (horizontal asymptote):
y = -4
- p (vertical asymptote):
p>0 so graph shifted to the left
x = -3
Now, what about the x- and y-intercepts? 23
 y – intercept (x=0):  x – intercept (y=0):
2 2
y 4 0 4
03 x3

2 2
 4 4
3 x3

 4,67 4( x  3)  2
4 x  12  2
4 x  14
x  3,5
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2
y 4
x3

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Example:
Find the equation of the following graph:

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𝒂
𝒚= +𝒒
𝒙+𝒑
• Substitute in the asymptotes …
a
y 5
x5
• Substitute a point that lies on the graph …
Subst: (6;0) a
0 5
65 5
a y 5
5 x5
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5a The Hyperbola 27
EXPONENTIAL GRAPHS
RECAP! y = a.bx + q

Sketch the following graphs and write down


the equation of the asymptote:
1) y = 5 x 2) y = 5 –x + 2 3) y = ½ x - 2

What is the equation of the asymptote for …


1) y = 0 (i.e. x-axis)
2) y = 2
3) y = -2 Cell Division
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Example:
Sketch the graph of: y = - (3)x

How will it differ from y = 3x ?

What are the intercepts?

What is the equation of the asymptote ?

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y = 3x

y = - (3)x

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Standard form of an Exponential:
y = a.bx + p + q

- q is the horizontal asymptote


i.e. represents a vertical shift (up/down shift)
q > 0 => graph shifted up
q < 0 => graph shifted down
- p represents a horizontal shift (left/right shift)
p > 0 => graph shifted left
p < 0 => graph shifted right
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Standard form of an Exponential:
y = a.b x + p + q

- b determines the shape of the graph


b > 0 => increasing function
0 < b < 0 (a fraction) => decreasing function

- a determines where the graph lies


a > 0 => graph lies above the x-axis
a < 0 => graph lies below the x-axis
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Investigating the Exponential Graph
Example:
Sketch the graph of: y = 5.5 x + 1

Asymptote:
y=1
(no x-intercept)

y-intercept:
y = 5.5 0 + 1
= 5.1 + 1
=6
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Example:
Sketch the graph of: y = -3.3-x - 3

Asymptote:
y=-3
(no x-intercept)

y-intercept:
y = -3.3 -0 – 3
= -3.1 -3
=6
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Example:
Sketch the graph of: y = 4.2x+1 - 2
Asymptote:
y=-2
(no y-intercept)
x-intercept:
0 = 4.2x+1 - 2
2 = 4.2x+1
½ = 2x+1

2-1 = 2x+1
-1 = x + 1
x = -2 35
Example:
Find the equation of the graph if y = a.b x + q :

Subst. in asymptote:
y = a.b x + 1
Subst. y-intercept:
3 = a.b 0 + 1
2=a
Subst. in pt (1;5):
5 = 2.b 1 + 1
4 = 2b
b=2 y = 2.2x + 1 36
Example: Summary of Exponential Transformations

Determine the values of a and q, given


y = a.3 x+1 + q :

Subst. in asymptote:
y = a.3 x+1 + 1
q=1
Subst. x-intercept:
0 = a.3 −2+1 + 1
-1 = a. 3 −1
a = -3 Finding the Equations
of Exponential Graphs 37
Exponential Function in Life

 Exponential growth of a bacterial culture

Exponential Growth

 Exponential decay of radioactive material


Exponential Decay

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