Converting Between The Different Forms Of A Quadratic Function
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Secondary II Converting Between the Different Forms of a Quadratic Function
Part 1: Putting a Quadratic Function into Vertex Form
We have been studying quadratic functions in vertex form. We can use the process of completing the square to change a
quadratic function from standard form to vertex form
Standard Form: ( )
Vertex Form: ( )
(
)
1. Write the function ( )
in vertex form by completing the square.
2. What is the vertex of this function?
3. Describe situations in which it would be helpful to know the vertex of a parabola quickly.
4. Write the following quadratic functions in vertex form and then identify the vertex.
( )
a.
( )
d.
( )
b.
( )
e.
( )
c.
( )
f.
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