Warm-up

Evaluate when x = -1, 0, and 2.

1. 2. 3.

y = 2x2 - 3x + 5 y = 3(x - 7)2 - 6 y = -(x + 3)(2x - 7)

Graphing Quadratic Equations

5.1 p. 249

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A quadratic function has the form y = ax2 + bx + c.

Quadratic Functions

A quadratic function has the form y = ax2 + bx + c.

The graph of a quadratic is called a parabola.

Quadratic Functions

A quadratic function has the form y = ax2 + bx + c.

The graph of a quadratic is called a parabola. The vertex is the lowest or highest point on the parabola.

Quadratic Functions

A quadratic function has the form y = ax2 + bx + c.

The graph of a quadratic is called a parabola. The vertex is the lowest or highest point on the parabola. The axis of symmetry is the vertical line going through the vertex.

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Graphing calculator: y=1/2x2, y=x2, y=2x2, y=3x2

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The parabola opens up if a > 0.

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The parabola opens up if a > 0. The parabola opens down if a < 0 (negative).

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The x-coordinate of the vertex is -b/2a.

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The axis of symmetry is the vertical line x=-b 2a

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The parabola is wider if a is a fraction.

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The parabola is wider if a is a fraction. It is narrower if a is a whole number greater than 1.

EX: y = 2x2 - 8x + 6

Find the x-coordinate of the vertex.

EX: y = 2x2 - 8x + 6

Find the x-coordinate of the vertex.

Find the y-coordinate

EX: y = 2x2 - 8x + 6
1.

Plot the vertex.

EX: y = 2x2 - 8x + 6
1. 2.

Plot the vertex. Draw the axis of symmetry.

EX: y = 2x2 - 8x + 6
1. 2.

3.

Plot the vertex. Draw the axis of symmetry. Plot 2 points on one side

EX: y = 2x2 - 8x + 6
1. 2.

3.

Plot the vertex. Draw the axis of symmetry. Plot 2 points on one side, and mirror them on the other side.

EX: y = 2x2 - 8x + 6
1. 2.

3.

4.

Plot the vertex. Draw the axis of symmetry. Plot 2 points on one side, and mirror them on the other side. Draw a parabola through the points.

Quadratic Functions

If the equation is in the form y=a(x-h)2+k,

The vertex is at (h, k) The axis of symmetry is at x = h.

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y = 2(x - 1)2 + 3
Right 1

Up 3

vertex