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Which concept is essential for graphing a quadratic function?
Which concept is essential for graphing a quadratic function?
- Multiplying polynomial expressions
- Completing the square (correct)
- Simplifying polynomial expressions
- Adding and subtracting rational expressions
What must be done before dividing integers when simplifying radical quotients?
What must be done before dividing integers when simplifying radical quotients?
- Find a common denominator
- Factor the radicand
- Rationalize the denominator
- Simplify the radical (correct)
Why is it important to state restrictions when simplifying rational expressions?
Why is it important to state restrictions when simplifying rational expressions?
- To avoid the need for factoring
- To ensure the expression is in simplest form
- To identify values that make the expression undefined (correct)
- To avoid complex fractions
What is indicated by a negative discriminant of a quadratic equation?
What is indicated by a negative discriminant of a quadratic equation?
In the context of quadratic functions, what does 'completing the square' achieve?
In the context of quadratic functions, what does 'completing the square' achieve?
How would you determine the number of points of intersection between a linear and quadratic function?
How would you determine the number of points of intersection between a linear and quadratic function?
What algebraic method is most appropriate for solving max/min word problems related to quadratic functions?
What algebraic method is most appropriate for solving max/min word problems related to quadratic functions?
How does the sign of 'a' in a quadratic function $f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c$ influence the graph's characteristics?
How does the sign of 'a' in a quadratic function $f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c$ influence the graph's characteristics?
When simplifying or performing operations on rational expressions, what is the initial crucial step?
When simplifying or performing operations on rational expressions, what is the initial crucial step?
Which of the following is a valid approach to solving a linear-quadratic system of equations?
Which of the following is a valid approach to solving a linear-quadratic system of equations?
How does simplifying radical expressions aid in solving mathematical problems?
How does simplifying radical expressions aid in solving mathematical problems?
What is the significance of the vertex form of a quadratic equation?
What is the significance of the vertex form of a quadratic equation?
When is it necessary to rationalize the denominator?
When is it necessary to rationalize the denominator?
What is the purpose of finding the discriminant ($b^2 - 4ac$) of a quadratic equation?
What is the purpose of finding the discriminant ($b^2 - 4ac$) of a quadratic equation?
In real-world applications of quadratic functions, what does the vertex of a parabola typically represent?
In real-world applications of quadratic functions, what does the vertex of a parabola typically represent?
What is the correct first step in simplifying $\frac{x^2 - 4}{x^2 + 4x + 4}$?
What is the correct first step in simplifying $\frac{x^2 - 4}{x^2 + 4x + 4}$?
Which of the following accurately describes the condition for a quadratic equation to have exactly one real root?
Which of the following accurately describes the condition for a quadratic equation to have exactly one real root?
If two rational expressions are being subtracted and they do not have a common denominator, what is the first step one must take?
If two rational expressions are being subtracted and they do not have a common denominator, what is the first step one must take?
What is the significance of identifying the restrictions on the variable in a rational expression?
What is the significance of identifying the restrictions on the variable in a rational expression?
Which of the following is the factored form of the quadratic expression $x^2 + 5x + 6$?
Which of the following is the factored form of the quadratic expression $x^2 + 5x + 6$?
How does completing the square help in determining the minimum or maximum value of a quadratic function?
How does completing the square help in determining the minimum or maximum value of a quadratic function?
Why are restrictions important when working with rational expressions?
Why are restrictions important when working with rational expressions?
How do you determine the optimal value in max/min problems involving quadratic functions?
How do you determine the optimal value in max/min problems involving quadratic functions?
Which method is generally best for determining the roots of a quadratic equation?
Which method is generally best for determining the roots of a quadratic equation?
When can you directly add or subtract radical expressions?
When can you directly add or subtract radical expressions?
How does the vertex form $y = a(x - h)^2 + k$ simplify graphing quadratic equations?
How does the vertex form $y = a(x - h)^2 + k$ simplify graphing quadratic equations?
Which of the following describes a situation requiring rationalizing the denominator?
Which of the following describes a situation requiring rationalizing the denominator?
What is the first step in simplifying the expression: $\frac{x^2 - 9}{x^2 + 5x + 6} \div \frac{x^2 - 2x - 3}{x^2 + 6x + 8}$?
What is the first step in simplifying the expression: $\frac{x^2 - 9}{x^2 + 5x + 6} \div \frac{x^2 - 2x - 3}{x^2 + 6x + 8}$?
What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation reveal about the nature of the roots?
What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation reveal about the nature of the roots?
In practical problems modeled by quadratic functions, what information does finding the vertex provide?
In practical problems modeled by quadratic functions, what information does finding the vertex provide?
What is always the initial step in simplifying, multiplying, or dividing rational expressions?
What is always the initial step in simplifying, multiplying, or dividing rational expressions?
What is the most accurate general method to solve linear-quadratic systems of equations?
What is the most accurate general method to solve linear-quadratic systems of equations?
When must a denominator be rationalized?
When must a denominator be rationalized?
What is the purpose of finding the discriminant when working with quadratic equations?
What is the purpose of finding the discriminant when working with quadratic equations?
When does the vertex of a quadratic function represent a maximum?
When does the vertex of a quadratic function represent a maximum?
What is the first step when adding/subtracting rational expressions with different denominators?
What is the first step when adding/subtracting rational expressions with different denominators?
Which of the following rational expressions is simplified correctly?
Which of the following rational expressions is simplified correctly?
Flashcards
What are the 'zeros'?
What are the 'zeros'?
Finding the roots, x-intercepts, or solutions of the quadratic function.
What should be equivalent?
What should be equivalent?
Polynomial, radical, and rational expressions should be simplified.
Complete the square?
Complete the square?
Transforming a quadratic equation from standard to vertex form.
How to work w/radicals?
How to work w/radicals?
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Why complete the square?
Why complete the square?
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How to find the zeroes?
How to find the zeroes?
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Solve linear-quadratic systems?
Solve linear-quadratic systems?
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What are restrictions?
What are restrictions?
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What represents max/min?
What represents max/min?
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Perfect square?
Perfect square?
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Simplify radicals?
Simplify radicals?
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What are 'like radicals'?
What are 'like radicals'?
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Rationalize denominator?
Rationalize denominator?
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Rational expression?
Rational expression?
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State restrictions?
State restrictions?
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Simplify rationals?
Simplify rationals?
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Multiplying/Dividing?
Multiplying/Dividing?
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Adding/Subtracting rationals?
Adding/Subtracting rationals?
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Study Notes
- The unit focuses on the characteristics of functions.
- It aligns with the expectations of the 2007 Ontario Mathematics Curriculum.
- The unit aims to determine zeros and maximum/minimum values of quadratic functions to solve related real-world problems.
- Understand equivalence in simplifying polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.
Key Skills
- Completing the square to graph quadratic functions.
- Simplifying polynomial expressions.
- Factoring quadratic expressions.
- Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing radicals.
- Converting quadratic equations from standard to vertex form.
- Finding maximum and minimum values of quadratic functions.
- Solving max/min word problems.
- Finding zeroes of quadratic functions.
- Solving linear-quadratic systems algebraically and graphically.
- Simplifying rational expressions and stating restrictions.
- Multiplying and dividing rational expressions, then simplifying.
- Adding and subtracting rational expressions, then simplifying.
2.1 Working with Radicals
- A radical is the indicated root of a quantity.
- Examples of radicals are √9, √27, and √32.
- A perfect square is an integer that, when square rooted, yields a natural number.
- To simplify radicals, write the radical as a product using perfect squares if possible, then simplify these perfect squares.
- To multiply radicals, multiply integers together and radicals together, then simplify the result.
- Like radicals have the same number under the root.
- Simplify radicals before collecting like radicals.
Simplifying, Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radicals
- A conjugate is related with respect to one of a group of otherwise identical properties.
- When multiplying conjugates together, the result is a rational number.
- To divide radicals, divide integers and radicals separately.
- If the quotient is a decimal, simplify the radical before dividing.
- Rationalize the denominator if radicals cannot be divided, and never leave a radical in the denominator.
2.2 Applications of Maximum and Minimum of a Quadratic
- All three forms (standard, factored, vertex) represent the same quadratic function.
Vertex Form
- y = a(x-h)^2 + k, where (h,k) is the vertex.
Standard Form
- y = ax^2 + bx + c, the y-intercept is c.
Factored Form
- y = a(x-r)(x-s), where r and s are the roots/zeros/x-intercepts.
General Quadratic Function
- f(x) = 3(x + 2)² + 1 opens upwards, has a minimum, and its vertex is (-2, 1).
- g(x) = -(x - 3)² - 4 opens downwards, has a maximum, and its vertex is (3, -4).
- To solve word problems: factor and set factors to zero to find roots, complete the square to find the vertex, or find axis of symmetry.
2.4 Linear Quadratic Systems
- To solve a linear-quadratic system algebraically, set the two equations equal to each other.
- This results in a quadratic equation, which you put into standard form and use the quadratic formula or the discriminant to solve.
- To determine the number of solutions, set the 2 equations EQUAL to each other and use the discriminant.
2.5 Simplifying Rational Expressions
- To simplify rational expressions, fully factor, state restrictions, and cancel and simplify if possible.
- No variable in a rational expression can have a fractional exponent.
2.6 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
- Multiplying and dividing of rational expressions is very similar to multiplying and dividing fractions.
- Simplify the following using within a fraction steps.
- Simplify the following using between fractions steps.
- In dividing Steps: Fully factor.State restrictions, Multiply by reciprocal, If possible, cancel and simplify.
2.7 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
- The process is similar to adding/subtracting numerical fractions.
- Fully factor the numerator and denominator.
- State restrictions.
- Find the common denominator.
- Multiply each numerator by what's missing from its denominator to match the common denominator.
- Expand and simplify the numerator.
- Factor numerator and denominator.
- Cancel and simplify.
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