Worksheet 5: The Quadratic Functions (Parabolas)

A quadratic function is a parabola and can be represented with a general formula

𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 𝑜𝑟 𝑦 = 𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑝)2 + 𝑞
PROPERTIES OF A PARABOLA (SHAPES)
.1. Shape

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Example 1
Sketch the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 6
Solution

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Determining the equation of a quadratic function

Nature of the roots and the quadratic function

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Activity 2

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Activity 3

Reference
Mind The Gap, DBE, SA