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17 Harry Potter International Education Homework

Review Test: Quadratic Graphs and Their Features

Graphing quadratic equations in standard form, vertex form and intercept form.

1. A ( ) is a function that can be written in the form

y=ax +bx+c where a, b, and c are real numbers and a ≠0.
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2. The graph of a quadratic function is a U-shaped curve called a ( ).

The maximum or minimum point is called the ( ).

3. Identify the vertex of each graph, identify whether it is a minimum or a maximum.

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

4. Direction of opening: when a > 0, the parabola opens ( )

When a < 0, the parabola opens ( )

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5. Width: when |a|<1, the parabola is ( ) than y =x2

When |a|=1, the parabola is the ( ) width as y=x2
When |a|>1, the parabola is ( ) than y=x2

6. Vertex: the highest or lowest point of the parabola is called the vertex, which is
on the axis of symmetry.

Axis of symmetry: this is a vertical line passing through the vertex.

X-intercepts: are the 0, 1, or 2 points where the parabola crosses the x-axis. Plug in
y=0 and solve for x.

Y-intercept: is the point where the parabola crosses the y-axis. Plug in x=0 and solve
for y.

Without graphing the quadratic functions, complete the requested information:

a. what is the direction of opening

b. is the vertex a max or min?
c. wider or narrower than y=x2?
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1. f(x) = 3x2 – 7x + 1 2. g(x)= - 4x2 + x -3

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3. y=3x2 – 11 4. y = -0.6x2 + 4.3x – 9.1

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Another useful form of the quadratic function is the vertex form:

1. find the vertex of each parabola and graph.

(1) y=(x+1)2-2 vertex: ( , )

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(2) y=- 3(x-1)2+5 vertex: ( , )

2. Write a quadratic function in vertex form for the function whose graph has its
vertex at (-5,4) and passes through the point (7,1).

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Graph of intercept form y=a(x-p)(x-q)

Characteristics of the graph y =a(x-p)(x-q):

The x-intercepts are ( ) and ( )

The axis of symmetry is halfway between ( , 0 ) and ( , 0 ) and it has

( )
equation x = 2

The graph opens up if a ( )0 and opens down if a ( )0.

Graph y=-2(x-1)(x-5)

x-intercepts: vertex:

Converting between forms:

1. Write a quadratic equation in vertex form for the parabola shown.

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2. Write a quadratic function in vertex form for the function whose graph has its
vertex at (2, 1) and passes through the point (4, 5).

3. Write a quadratic function in intercept form for the parabola shown.

To graph a quadratic function, you must FIRST find the vertex

(h,k)!!

(A) If the function starts in standard form y= ax2 +bx +C:

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1st: The x-coordinate of the vertex, h= 2𝑎

2nd: Find the y-coordinate of the vertex, k, by plugging the x coordinate into the
function & solving for y.

(B) If the function starts in intercept form y = a(x- p)(x-q):

1st: Find the x-intercepts by setting the factors with x equal to 0 & solving for x.

2nd: The x-coordinate of the vertex is half way between the x-intercepts.

3rd: Find the y-coordinate of the vertex, k, by plugging the x-coordinate into the
function & solving for y.

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(C) If the function starts in vertex form y= a(x-h)2+k:

1st: pick out the x-coordinate of the vertex, h. REMEMBER: h will have the
OPPOSITE sign as what is in the parenthesis!!

2nd: Pick out the y-coordinate of the vertex, k. It will have the SAME sign as the
what is in the equation!

AFTER finding the vertex:

Make a table of values with 5 points: The vertex, plug in 2 x-coordinates SMALLER
than the x-coordinate of the vertex & 2 x-coordinates LARGER than the x-coordinate
of the vertex.

Direction of Opening:

If a is positive, the graph opens up. If a is negative, the graph opens down.

Width of the function:

If |a|>1, the graph is narrower than y = x2

If |a| <1, the graph is wider than y= x2

1. Graphing each function by making a table of values with at least 5 points.

(1) state the vertex.

(2) state the direction of opening (up/down).

(3) state whether the graph is wider, narrower, or the same width as y=x2.

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(1) f(x)=2(x+6)2-6

vertex:

direction of opening?

Compare width to the graph of y=x2

(2) k(x)=x2+2x+1

vertex:

direction of opening?

Compare width to the graph of y=x2

(3) f(x)=x2-x-6

vertex:

direction of opening?

Compare width to the graph of y=x2

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(4) f(x)=-x2+2x+3

vertex:

direction of opening?

Compare width to the graph of y=x2

(5) h(x)=2x2+4x+1

vertex:

direction of opening?

Compare width to the graph of y=x2

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(6) g(x)=- 3(x-4)(x+6)

vertex:

direction of opening?

Compare width to the graph of y=x2

2. The vertex of the parabola represented by y=2x2 – 4x -4 is:

a) (1, -6) b) (1, -5) c) (-1, 2) d) (-1, 6)

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3. The axis of symmetry for the parabola defined by y=x2-8x+12:

a) x = -4 b) x = 4 c) x = 8 d) x = 12

4. a cannon ball is shot into the air and its height in meters is represented by h = 1.5
+ 23.1t -4.9t2 where “t” is time in seconds. How high does the cannon ball go?
a) 23.10 m b) 4.78 m c) 28.73 m d) 2.36 m

5. A basketball player is trying to increase her shot accuracy. She stays in the same
position on the court and increases the arc of the flight path of the ball. Her coach
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graphs the quadratic function 𝑎(y-k)=(x-h)2 to model parabolic. Path Ⅰof the

basketball. The coach then changes certain values in the given equation to graph
path Ⅱ. Which value(s) did the coach not change?

a) a b) h c) k d) h and a

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