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Quadratic Form
Any function that can be written in the form Ax2+Bx+C where a is not equal to zero.
You have already been looking at quadratics
Anything with an x2 term in the equation
To be a quadratic…
Must have an x2 term Must have a constant number not
equal to zero. Proper form: Ax2+ Bx +C Practice identifying
The parabola Graph of a quadratic function is a parabola It’s the “U” shape Upward opening parabola- the coefficient
with the x2 term is positive
Axis of Symmetry
Each parabola has an axis of symmetry
Axis of symmetry- line that divides a parabola into two parts that are mirror images of one another
DO IT
Max and Min Values
If the parabola opens up, the min value is at the vertex
If the parabola opens down, the max value is at the vertex
Square Roots
x2=a where a is any number greater than or equal to 0
x is called the square root of a The solution, x has two values
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Properties of Square Roots
Positive square root is called the principal root
Properties of square roots
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a
b
aba
baabba
,0,0
*,0,0
Solve
Solve just like a regular equation Follow order of operations, but leave
square root till the end Simplify all other ways first
Solving using the Calculator
Quadratic formulas can have more than one solution
Because a square root of a number can give a positive and negative number
They can also have no solutions, or just one
So how do I know if I am right?
Use your calculator Solve so the entire equation is set
equal to 0 Go to y= on your calculator Plug the equation into y1 Look for the x intercepts of the graph Use the Solve key to find values