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What is the formula for the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?
What is the formula for the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?
A quadratic function can have both a maximum and minimum value at the same time.
A quadratic function can have both a maximum and minimum value at the same time.
False
What is the vertex of a quadratic function?
What is the vertex of a quadratic function?
The point where the parabola intersects the axis of symmetry.
The y-intercept of a quadratic function can be found by substituting x = ______ into the equation.
The y-intercept of a quadratic function can be found by substituting x = ______ into the equation.
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Match the following methods of solving quadratic equations with their descriptions:
Match the following methods of solving quadratic equations with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Quadratic Functions
- Quadratic functions are represented by the equation y = ax² + bx + c, where 'a', 'b', and 'c' are constants.
- The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola.
- The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two symmetrical halves. The formula for the axis of symmetry is x = -b/2a.
- The vertex of the parabola is the point where the parabola intersects the axis of symmetry. The x-coordinate of the vertex is also given by x = -b/2a. The y-coordinate of the vertex can be found by substituting the x-value back into the equation.
- The y-intercept is the point where the parabola intersects the y-axis. To find it, substitute x = 0 into the equation. The y-intercept is (0,c).
- X-intercepts are the points where the parabola intersects the x-axis. To find them, set y=0 and solve for x using factoring.
Maximum and Minimum Values
- A quadratic function has a maximum value if the parabola opens downward (a < 0) or a minimum value if the parabola opens upward (a > 0).
- The maximum or minimum value occurs at the vertex of the parabola. The y-coordinate of the vertex gives the maximum or minimum value.
Solving Quadratic Equations
- Factoring: Use the Zero Product Property by factoring the quadratic equation into two binomials and setting each factor equal to zero.
- Greatest Common Factor (GCF): If all terms have a common factor, factor out the GCF first to simplify.
- Square Root Method: If the quadratic equation is in the form ax² = c, isolate x² by dividing by 'a', then take the square root of both sides.
- Example of factoring a quadratic: To solve x² + 5x + 6 = 0, factor it as (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0, which yields x = -2 and x = -3.
Real-Life Applications
- Quadratic equations describe various real-world phenomena, including projectile motion, area problems, optimizing revenue, and analyzing the path of an object.
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Explore the fundamentals of quadratic functions, including their standard form, graph characteristics, and key features such as the vertex and axis of symmetry. This quiz will test your understanding of how to identify and calculate maximum and minimum values, y-intercepts, and x-intercepts.
