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The document defines key terms related to quadratic functions such as parabola, vertex, axis of symmetry, domain and range. It explains that a quadratic function can be written in general, vertex or factored form. The vertex form is f(x) = a(x - h)2 + k, where (h, k) are the coordinates of the vertex. It provides steps for graphing a quadratic function by finding the axis of symmetry and vertex, and determining the x- and y-intercepts.

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Math q2 1

The document defines key terms related to quadratic functions such as parabola, vertex, axis of symmetry, domain and range. It explains that a quadratic function can be written in general, vertex or factored form. The vertex form is f(x) = a(x - h)2 + k, where (h, k) are the coordinates of the vertex. It provides steps for graphing a quadratic function by finding the axis of symmetry and vertex, and determining the x- and y-intercepts.

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Quadratic Functions in Vertex Form

Definition of Terms

 Parabola – The graph of a quadratic function. It is a “U” or “∩” shaped curve that may open up or
down depending on the sign of a coefficient a.
 Concavity or opening – It tells the direction of a parabola as upward or downward.
 Axis of Symmetry or line of symmetry – it is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two
equal regions. Its equation is x = h since it passes through the x – axis at a value of h in the
vertex.
 Vertex – it is the turning point of the graph, It is an ordered of pair with coordinates (h,k). It is
called a lowest point if the graph opens upward of highest point if the graph opens downward.
 Minimum or Maximum Value – it is the value of k in the vertex.
 Domain – it is the set of all possible values of x in the function.
 Range – It is the sent of all possible values of y in the function.
 x-intercept – It is the value of x when y = 0. It is also called the zeroes of the function.
 y-intercept – it si value of y or f(x) when x = 0.
 The parabola will open upward if the coefficient of quadratic term is positive.
 The parabola will open downward if the coefficient of quadratic term is negative.

Transforming Vertex Form into the General Form


Quadratic Function and its graph

A quadratic function can be written in the


general form f x = ax2 + bx + c where a ≠ 0.

Forms of Quadratic Functions

 General Form: f(x) = ax2 +bx + c


 Vertex Form: f(x) = a(x – h)2 + k where h and k are x and y coordinates of the vertex
 Factored Form: f(x) = a (x – r1) (x – r2)

Graph of a Quadratic Function

Finding the Axis of Symmetry

  

 
Finding the Vertex

Step 1: Find the axis of symmetry.

Step 2: Substitute the x-value into the original equation to find y-coordinate of the vertex.

Graphing a Quadratic Function


Step 4: Graph

Finding the Intercept

 
x-intercept (point that the graph intersect the x-axis)

Let y be equal to 0

 
 
 
 

y-intercept (point that the graph intersect the y-axis)

Let x be equal to 0

 
 
 
 

Rational Exponents

 A rational exponent is an exponent that is a fraction.


x
 Any radical in the form √n a x can be written as an
Rewriting Radical Expressions Using Rational Exponents
Express in Radical Form Simplify

Simplify

Find the value of a and check.

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