Characteristics of Quadratic Functions
Factoring
Solving using Square Roots
Imaginary Numbers
Quadratic Formula
How well do you know Ms. Hekl?
How well do you know Mrs. Pierson?
100
What is the y-intercept of the quadratic function?
Y-int:
(0, 0)
100
Use the GCF to to factor out the expression:
8x^2-24x
8x(x-3)
100
Solve for x using square roots:
x^2=36
x=+- 6
100
Simplify the expression:
i+9i
10i
100
What IS the quadratic formula?
(-B+- sqrt(B^2-4AC))/(2A)
100
What is Ms. Hekl's favorite number?
Pi = 3.14159...
100
How many kids does Mrs. Pierson have?
2
200
What is the vertex of the quadratic function?
Vertex:
(-0.75, -1.125)
200
Factor & solve the quadratic equation:
x^2+11x+30=0
x=-5
x=-6
200
Solve for x using square roots:
4x^2=576
x=+- 12
200
Simplify the following the expression:
9+7i-1+i
8+8i
200
Solve the quadratic equation by using the Quadratic Formula:
x^2+5x-15
x=2.105
x=-7.105
200
Where did Ms. Hekl go to high school?
Central High School
200
How many schools have Mrs. Pierson taught at?
4
300
What are the zeros of the quadratic function?
The zeros are:
(-1.5, 0)
(0, 0)
300
Factor & solve the quadratic equation:
x^2-19x-20=0
x=20
x=-1
300
Solve for x using Square Roots:
x^2+11=60
x=+- 7
300
Simplify the following expression:
3i(5i-2)
-15-6i
300
Solve the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula:
2x^2-3x+13
x=(3+-9.75i)/4
300
How many people are in Ms. Hekl's immediate family?
2
300
What are Mrs. Pierson's kids' names?
Theo & Ezra
400
What is the axis of symmetry of the quadratic function?
The axis of symmetry is:
x=-0.75
400
Factor & solve the quadratic equation:
2x^2+11x+14=0
x=-2
x=-7/2=-3.5
400
Solve for x using square roots:
3x^2-5=187
x=+- 8
400
Simplify the following expression:
7i-2-(-i+4)+3
8i-3
400
Solve the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula:
3x^2-7x-12
x=3.48
x=-1.15
400
What did Ms. Hekl want to be when she grew up?
A Dentist
400
What is Mrs. Pierson's husband's name?
Matt
500
Does this quadratic function have a maximum or a minimum? What is that max/min value?
Minimum
Minimum value is:
-1.125
500
Factor & solve the quadratic equation:
3x^2+17x-20=0
x=1
x=-20/3=-6.67
500
Solve for x using square roots:
5-2x^2=167
x=+- 9i
500
Simplify the following expression:
(4i+3)(-3i-4)
-25i
500
What is the action Ms. Hekl does to represent "squared" in her Quadratic Formula Dance?
*vogue dance move*
500
What city was Ms. Hekl born in?
Beihai (in China)
500
What are Mrs. Pierson's degrees in?
Bachelors in Special Education & Health
Masters in Special Education
ESL Edorsement