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WHAT ARE THE KEY FEATURES OF THE GRAPH AND EQUATION OF QUADRATIC
FUNCTIONS?
A function can be represented in the form of
form of quadratic function.
f ( x ) ax 2 bx c
is called a standard
The terms a, b and c, are constants(coefficients) where a0. The greatest exponent
of the variable x is 2.
The most basic quadratic function is
f ( x) x 2
graph, and
a curve.
f(x)=x2
x
-3
f ( x) x 2 (3) 2 9
4
-1
0
1
2
3
0
1
a=
b=
c=
f ( x) x 2 x 8
2
x 2x 8
2
f(x)=
16
0
-8
graph, and
a=
b=
c=
f ( x) 2 x 6 x
2
graph,
sketch a curve.
2 x 2 6 x
-1
0
1
2
3
4
a=
b=
c=
f ( x) 3 x 12 x 1
2
sketch a curve.
3 x 2 12 x 1
a=
b=
c=
f ( x ) a ( x h) 2 k
f ( x) ( x 3)
graph, and
( x 3) 2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
a=
h=
k=
f ( x) 4( x 3) 9
2
graph,
a=
h=
k=
1
f ( x) ( x 2) 2 1
4
1
( x 2) 2 1
4
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
a=
f ( x) 2( x 1) 2 1
h=
k=
2( x 1) 2 1
graph,
a=
h=
k=
f ( x) a ( x p )( x q )
f ( x) ( x 2)( x 2)
graph,
( x 2)( x 2)
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
a=
p=
q=
f ( x) 4( x 1)( x 3)
graph,
4( x 1)( x 3)
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
a=
p=
q=
f ( x ) 3( x 5)( x 2)
graph,
f(x)=
3( x 5)( x 2)
0
1
2
3
4
a=
p=
f ( x)
1
( x 4)( x 2)
2
q=
f(x)=
f ( x)
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
a=
1
( x 4)( x 2)
2
p=
q=
graph,
On the table of values, look for the y-coordinate that does not repeat
and where other y-coordinates repeat above and below this point.
Place a red colored arrow next to the point and write down Vertex next
to it.
The vertex can also be found from the equation. The x-coordinate is
x
found by using the values of a and b from the equation:
substitute this x into the equation to obtain the y- coordinate.
b
2a
, then
2) The AXIS OF SYMMETRY: is a vertical line through the vertex, where all the
points on the parabola mirror each other from each side. The equation of the
b
2a
On the table of values, find the y-coordinates equal to zero, and circle
the x,y coordinates write down zeros next to them.(Hint: Use the table
of values in the calculator if necessary)
***On the equation, we will use algebraic methods on our next lessons
to find the zeros ,x-intercepts, solutions to the equation. In the
meantime, learn how to use the TI-84/CASIO to find the zeros from the
graph.
a)Write down the equation on Y1, then press graph . If necessary,
adjust the graph using Zoom to see where the graph touches the xaxis
b) Press 2 nd - Trace (Calc) - press Option 2 : Zeros
c) Move the spider to left point where the graph touches the xaxis. Left Bound? Move the cursor using
where the y-coordinate shown below
the screen is positive(Above x-axis) press enter, then move the cursor down using
, where the y-coordinate shown below is negative(below the x-axis), press enter .
Then move the spider closer to the root and press enter. Write down the (x,0)
coordinates shown on the screen.
d) If the graph touches twice the x-axis repeat b) above on the
other point. Move the spider to right point where the graph touches the x-axis. Left
Bound? Move the cursor using
where the y-coordinate shown below the
screen is negative(below x-axis) press enter, then move the cursor down using
,
where the y-coordinate shown below is positive(above the x-axis), press enter .
Then move the spider closer to the root and press enter. Write down the (x,0)
coordinates shown on the screen.
4) The Y-INTERCEPT: is the point where the parabola crosses the y-axis( where the
x-coordinate equals to zero). A parabola has one y-intercepts.
For problems 1-4
Identify the Y-INTERCEPT. (use orange colored pencil)
On the graph, find the point where the parabola touches the y-axis,
colored and label them with its (x,y) Coordinates.
On the table of values, find the x-coordinate equal to zero, and circle
the x,y coordinates write down y-intercept next to them.(Hint: Use the
table of values in the calculator if necessary, then write down the point
(0,Y-int)
On the equation, find the C value draw an arrow and label the
point(0,C) y-intercept.
2) What is the Domain ( X-Values) and the range( Y-Values) of the function?
SCAVENGER HUNT QUADRATICS FUNCTIONS IN VERTEX FORM
f ( x) a ( x h ) 2 k
1)The vertex of the parabola: The vertex is highest or lowest point (x,y) on
the graph , also called the turning point. If the parabola opens Up the vertex
is called a Minimum, when the parabola opens down the vertex is a
Maximum.
For problems 5-8
Identify the VERTEX. (use red colored pencil)
On the graphs use the same procedure as the standard form.
On the table of values. use the same procedure as the standard form.
The vertex can also be found from the equation. Write down The vertex
next to the equation, which is the point (h,k) . Example
y ( x 5) 2 3
a)
Vertex( 5,-3)
b)
y 2( x 1) 2
Vertex(-1,0)
2) The AXIS OF SYMMETRY:
For problems 5-8
Identify the Axis of Symmetry (A.O.S). (use blue colored pencil)
y ( x 5)2 3
a)
Vertex( 5,-3)
f ( x ) a( x p )( x q )
1)The vertex of the parabola: The vertex is located exactly in the middle of
the roots.
For problems 9-12
Identify the VERTEX. (use red colored pencil)
On the graphs use the same procedure as the standard form.
On the table of values. use the same procedure as the standard form.
pq
2
pq
2
On the table of values. use the same procedure as the standard form.
To Find the Zeros from the vertex form equation will be explored in our
next lessons.
For now practice finding the Zeros using the graphing calculator with the
procedure explained in the standard form. Before.
4) The Y-INTERCEPT:
For problems 9-12
Identify the Y-INTERCEPT. (use orange colored pencil)
On the graphs use the same procedure as the standard form.
On the table of values. use the same procedure as the standard form.
On the equation, substitute 0 for x and solve for y then write down
(0,___) as y-intercept.
Questions:
a) What is the Domain ( X-Values) and the range( Y-Values) of the function?
You can find the vertex (maximum and minimum), Using the
TI-83/84 by first entering the function in y1, press graph,
(Zoom to adjust the screen) 2nd #3 minimum (Open Up) or #4
maximum
(Openordown)
. MoveConcave
the spider
to the left
(Use <)
Intervals
of Increasing
decreasing,
UP/Concave
down
Writing
equation
in
vertex
form
from
the
graph.
of the vertex and press enter for left bound. Move the spider
Recognize
from
a table
finding
secondenter.
differences
to thequadratic
right side
of the
vertex
(usethe
>)Press
Move the
spider as close to the vertex and press enter for Guess. Write
down the (x,y) shown on the screen