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2.1 - Quadratic Functions - Exploring Forms

This document discusses different forms of quadratic functions: - The factored form uses the x-intercepts to define the function. - The standard form is ax2 + bx + c, where c is the y-intercept. - The vertex form is a(x-h)2 + k, where (h, k) is the vertex. It provides examples of using each form to determine properties like the direction of opening, x-intercepts, vertex, and axis of symmetry. The examples are intended to help the reader identify key features of quadratic functions from their equations.

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2.1 - Quadratic Functions - Exploring Forms

This document discusses different forms of quadratic functions: - The factored form uses the x-intercepts to define the function. - The standard form is ax2 + bx + c, where c is the y-intercept. - The vertex form is a(x-h)2 + k, where (h, k) is the vertex. It provides examples of using each form to determine properties like the direction of opening, x-intercepts, vertex, and axis of symmetry. The examples are intended to help the reader identify key features of quadratic functions from their equations.

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Section 2.

1:
Quadratic Functions – Exploring Forms
 The factored form of a quadratic equation is
, where the values of r and s are the x-intercepts.
Factored Form   
 Note that a continues to represent the shape and opening of the
parabola.
 The standard form of a quadratic function is
, where a, b, and c are constants, and a cannot equal 0.
Standard Form   
 In this form, the value of c is the y-intercept. This is easy to
remember because at the y-intercept, x = 0.
 Given the quadratic function , identify:
Example   
 the direction of the opening;
 Given the quadratic function , identify:
Example   
 whether the vertex is a maximum or a minimum;
 Given the quadratic function , identify:
Example   
 the y-intercept.
 Consider the quadratic function . Identify:
Example   
 the direction of the opening;
 Consider the quadratic function . Identify:
Example   
 the x-intercepts;
 Consider the quadratic function . Identify:
Example     the coordinates of the vertex, and whether it is a maximum or a
minimum value;
 Consider the quadratic function . Identify:
Example   
 the axis of symmetry;
 Consider the quadratic function . Identify:
Example   
 the y-intercept.
 Consider the quadratic function . Sketch a graph of the
Example   
function.
Example
 The vertex form of a quadratic function is
, where the vertex is located at
Vertex Form   
 Note that a continues to represent the shape and opening of the
parabola.
 For the quadratic function , identify:
Example   
 the direction of the opening;
 For the quadratic function , identify:

Example     the coordinates of the vertex, and whether it is a maximum or a


minimum value;
 For the quadratic function , identify:
Example   
 the axis of symmetry;
 For the quadratic function , identify:
Example   
 the y-intercept
 For the quadratic function , identify:
Example   
 the intervals for which the function is positive or negative;
 For the quadratic function , identify:
Example   
 the intervals for which the function is increasing or decreasing.
Function Vertex Max or Min? Direction of Equation of y-intercept
Opening Axis of
Symmetry
Function Vertex Max or Min? Direction of Equation of Axis y-intercept
Opening of Symmetry
Function Vertex Max or Min? Direction of Equation of Axis y-intercept
Opening of Symmetry
Function Vertex Max or Min? Direction of Equation of Axis y-intercept
Opening of Symmetry
Practice  p. 71, #1, 2, 4ac, 5 (for 4ac), 6ac, 7 (for 6ac), 11abcd

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