Quadratics
Factoring is the process of changing a STANDARD form quadratic equation into _____________ form.
Factored
Identify the VERTEX of the parabola.
(-4,5)
The graph of a function that is a parabola.
Quadratic Function
This form of a quadratic helps us
easily identify the Y-INTERCEPT.
Standard Form
EVALUATE the function for f(-3).
f(x)=x^2-2x+5
f(-3)=20
FACTOR the quadratic expression.
Write in FACTORED form.
x2 + 8x + 12
(x + 2)(x + 6)
Is this parabola concave up or concave down?
Concave Up
Variables used to indicate the vertex when using Vertex Form.
Vertex
(h,k)
Write the equation of the parabola in VERTEX form.
y=(x-3)^2-2
Describe the transformation of the function
f(x) = 2(x - 4)2 - 13
vertical stretch by factor of 2
moves right 4 units
moves down 13 units
FACTOR the quadratic expression.
Write in FACTORED form.
x2 + 14x - 51
(x + 17)(x - 3)
Find the Y-INTERCEPT of the quadratic equation.
f(x) = 3x2 + 30x + 45
(0,45)
Roots, zeros and solutions are 3 words that mean the same as this term.
x-intercepts
This form of a quadratic helps to identify the FACTORS.
Factored Form
FIND the VERTEX for a quadratic expression
x2 + 2x - 15
(-1, -16)
Find the FACTORS of the quadratic expression
x2 + 29x + 28
(x + 28)(x + 1)
In which QUADRANT is the VERTEX of the parabola?
f(x) = -2(x - 5)2 + 8
Quadrant 1
(5,8)
Parabolas that open downward. These equations have a negative leading coefficient.
Concave Down
Write the equation of the quadratic in STANDARD form. (Hint: distribute)
y=(x-4)(x+7)
y=x^2+3x-28
Describe the transformation of the function
f(x) = (1/3)(x+7)2 + 2
Vertical compression by factor of 1/3
moves left 7 units
moves up 2 units
Find the FACTORS of the quadratic expression
x2 - 13x - 48
(x - 16)(x + 3)
Find the VERTEX of the parabola.
f(x) = x2 + 4x - 21
(-2,-25)
Define axis of symmetry
A line that cuts the parabola into two equal pieces
What is the modeled equation for a quadratic in STANDARD form.
ax2 + bx + c
If the vertex of a parabola is at (-1, -4), what would the axis of symmetry be?
x = -1