Quadratic Functions In Vertex Form Worksheet - Math 2200 Unit 2 Page 2

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Unit 2 – Quadratics
Math 2200
2
y 
2
x
The simplest form of a quadratic function is
.
Let’s take a look at some of its characteristics.
y
10
Table of Values
9
8
x
y
7
3
6
2
5
1
4
0
3
2
-1
1
-2
x
-3
- 5
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1
1
2
3
4
5
- 1
- 2
y
The graph of a quadratic function
8
is a parabola that can open up or down.
6
Vertex
4
 When the graph opens up the vertex is the lowest point
on the graph and the y-coordinate of the vertex is the
2
minimum value.
x
- 8
- 6
- 4
- 2
2
4
6
8
 When the graph opens down, the vertex is the highest
- 2
point on the graph and the y-coordinate of the vertex is
Vertex
- 4
the maximum value.
- 6
 The vertex is labelled as (p, q) {Other books uses (h, k)}
- 8
axi s of symmetry
The parabola is symmetric about a line called the axis of
x=3
y
symmetry.
16
 This lines divides the graph into two equal parts
14
12
 It is a mirror image
10
8
y-i n tercept
 It intersects the parabola at the vertex
6
(0, 6 )
4
Vertex
 The equation of the axis of symmetry corresponds
2
(3, 1 )
to the x-coordinate of the vertex x = p
x
- 6
- 4
- 2
2
4
6
8
10
12
- 2
Why are quadratic relations also quadratic functions?
For every value of x there is only one value for y – it passes the vertical line test!

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