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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
Sorsogon City School
SORSOGON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sorsogon City

Q1W6b(3): DETERMINING THE EQUATION OF QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS

GIVEN ITS GRAPH

I. Objective: The learner determines the equation of quadratic functions given its graph. (M9AL-Ij-1)

II. Lesson Presentation

The graph Equation

of a quadratic function is called a parabola. The equation of a quadratic function
of axis of
can be determined
symmetry
from a graph showing the y-intercept, axis of symmetry and vertex.
For a quadratic
x=h equation of the form 𝒚 = 𝒂(𝒙 − 𝒉)𝟐 + 𝒌 the following diagram shows the
main properties:

Equation Remember that if 𝒂 > 𝟎, the vertex is the minimum point of the graph
of axis of
Symmetry
while if 𝒂 < 𝟎, the vertex is the maximum point of the graph.
𝒙=𝒉
Now, to determine the equation of quadratic function follow these
steps:

Step 1. Identify the coordinate of the vertex (h, k) as well as the

point (x, y) where the graph passes through.
y-intercept •
Step 2. Substitute the coordinates of the Vertex (h, k) and the
point (x, y) to 𝒚 = 𝒂(𝒙 − 𝒉) 2 + 𝒌 . Then, solve for the value
of a.
• Turning point Step 3. Substitute the values of a, h and k to 𝒚 = 𝒂(𝒙 − 𝒉) 2 + 𝒌 .
(𝒉, 𝒌) Simplify the equation of the quadratic function. Then,
transform to standard form when necessary.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES:

1. Solution:
Step 1: coordinate of the vertex: (1,0) ; y-intercept: (0,1)
Step 2: 𝒚 = 𝒂(𝒙 − 𝒉) 2 + 𝒌
1 = 𝒂(0 − 1) 2 + 0
𝒂=1
• Step 3: 𝒚 = 1(𝒙 − 1) 2 + 0
𝒚 = (𝒙 − 1) 2 or 𝒚 = 𝒙 2 – 2x + 1
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 2. Solution:
Step 1: coordinate of the vertex: (-2,1) ; y-intercept: (0,2)
Step 2: 𝒚 = 𝒂(𝒙 − 𝒉) 2 + 𝒌
• 2 = 𝒂(0 – (-2)) 2 + 1
4𝒂 = 1
• 𝒂= 4
1

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Step 3: 𝒚 = 4(𝒙 – (-2)) 2 + 1
1 1
𝒚 = 4 (𝒙 + 2) 2 +1 or 𝒚 = 4𝒙 2 + x + 2

3. Solution:
• Step 1: coordinate of the vertex: (4,-2) ; point: (3,-6)
Step 2: 𝒚 = 𝒂(𝒙 − 𝒉) 2 + 𝒌
-6 = 𝒂(3 − 4) 2 + (-2)
-6 = 𝒂 - 2
𝒂=-4
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Step 3: 𝒚 = - 4(𝒙 − 4) 2 + (-2)
𝒚 = - 4 (𝒙 − 4) 2 -2 or 𝒚 = - 4𝒙 2 + 32x - 66

III. Learning Activity:

Practice Task: Find the equation of each quadratic function below using the indicated points on their graph.
Show your solutions in your answer sheet.

V: (-1,0)
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p: (0, -3)
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p: (0,-2)
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V: (1,-3)

V: (0,0)
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p: (1,-3)
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• p: (0,-1)
IV. Evaluation:

Identify the vertex and the point on each graph below. Then find the equation of the quadratic
function in standard form y = ax2 + bx + c. Show your solutions in your answer sheet.

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Vertex: ________ ; Point on the graph: ________ Vertex: _________ ; Point on the graph: ________

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Vertex: ________ ; Point on the graph: ________ Vertex: ________ ; Point on the graph: ________