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    This document provides steps for converting a quadratic function in standard form into vertex form to make it easier to graph. The 8 steps are: 1) Write the function in standard form, 2) Group the x2 and x terms in brackets, 3) Calculate half the coefficient of x squared, 4) Add this value inside the brackets, 5) Subtract this value outside the brackets, 6) Factor the expression in brackets, 7) Simplify constants, and 8) Graph the function in its new vertex form. An example is worked through to demonstrate the process.

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    This document provides steps for converting a quadratic function in standard form into vertex form to make it easier to graph. The 8 steps are: 1) Write the function in standard form, 2) Group the x2 and x terms in brackets, 3) Calculate half the coefficient of x squared, 4) Add this value inside the brackets, 5) Subtract this value outside the brackets, 6) Factor the expression in brackets, 7) Simplify constants, and 8) Graph the function in its new vertex form. An example is worked through to demonstrate the process.

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    Completing The Square: How To Convert A Quadratic Functions Into Vertex Form

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    Completing the Square

    How to Convert a Quadratic Functions into Vertex Form


    1 Ryan Banow ETAD 803

    Outcome
    By the end of this slideshow, you should be able to convert a simplified quadratic function with a leading coefficient of 1 into vertex form
    It is much easier to graph a quadratic function when it is in vertex form

    Overview of the Steps


    1. Write in standard form.

    2. Bracket ax2 + bx.


    3. Calculate the square of b 2.

    4. Inside the brackets, add this value.


    5. Outside the brackets, subtract this value. 6. Factor the perfect trinomial square. 7. Simplify the constants.
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    8. Ready to graph!

    1. Write in standard form


    Write the quadratic in the form y = ax2 + bx + c
    i. ii. Isolate y Write other terms in descending degree

    Ex.

    x2 - 2 = 4x - y y = x2 - 4x + 2

    2. Bracket ax2 + bx
    Group the ax2 + bx terms within a pair of brackets Ex. y = (x2 - 4x) + 2

    3. Calculate the square of b 2


    Beside the question, calculate the square of b 2 Ex. (4 2)2 = (2)2 = 4

    4. Inside the brackets, add this value


    Inside the brackets, add the value calculated in Step 3 Ex. y = (x2 - 4x + 4) + 2

    5. Outside the brackets, subtract this value


    In order to keep the equation balanced, you must subtract the same value Do this directly to the right of the brackets Ex. y = (x2 - 4x + 4) - 4 + 2

    6. Factor the perfect trinomial square


    There is now a perfect trinomial square within the brackets Factor this and write as a binomial squared Ex. y = (x - 2)2 - 4 + 2

    7. Simplify the constants


    Simplify the constant terms outside the brackets by adding them together Ex. y = (x - 2)2 - 2

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    8. Ready to graph!
    The quadratic is now in vertex form and may be easily graphed using your previous understanding of vertex form

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    Summary of the Steps


    1. Write in standard form. Ex. x2 - 3 = y + 6x y = x2 - 6x - 3 2. Bracket ax2 + bx. Ex. y = (x2 - 6x) - 3 3. Calculate the square of b2. Ex. (-6 2)2 = (-3)2 = 9 4. Inside the brackets, add this value. Ex. y = (x2 - 6x + 9) - 3

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    Summary of the Steps (continued)


    5. Outside the brackets, subtract this value. Ex. y = (x2 - 6x + 9) - 9 - 3 6. Factor the perfect trinomial square. Ex. y = (x - 3)2 - 9 - 3 7. Simplify the constants. Ex. y = (x2 - 3)2 - 12 8. Ready to graph!
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    Conclusion
    You should now be able to convert a simplified quadratic function with a leading coefficient of 1 into vertex form
    Graphing is easier in vertex form!

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