Unit 2 – Quadratics
Math 2200
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For each function indicated in the table determine:
(i)
the vertex (using graphing software
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)
(ii)
the equation of axis of symmetry
2
(iii) the values of ‘a’, ‘b’ and ‘c’ from the function =
+ +
−
(iv)
the value of
2
Function
Vertex
Equation of Axis
a
b
c
−
2
=
+ +
2
of Symmetry
2
=
− 4 + 7
2
= −2
− 4 + 7
2
= 3
− 6 + 10
(a)
What do you notice about the x– coordinate of each vertex, the
−
?
equation of axis of symmetry and the value of
2
(b)
Once the x– coordinate of the vertex is attained from a quadratic
function such as y = –2x
– 4x + 7, how could we algebraically attain
2
the y– coordinate?
2
Summary Attaining the vertex of a quadratic function =
+ +
−
(i) Get the x– coordinate of the vertex by the formula x =
2
2
Substitute that result into =
+ + to attain the
(ii)
y– coordinate.