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In Exercises 9–16, find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. f(x)=−2(x+1)^2+5

In Exercises 1–4, use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation for the parabola’s axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function’s domain and range. f(x) = -x^2 +2x + 3

In Exercises 1–4, use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation for the parabola’s axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function’s domain and range. f(x) = (x + 4)^2 - 2

In Exercises 1–4, the graph of a quadratic function is given. Write the function’s equation, selecting from the following options. <p><img src="https://lightcat-files.s3.amazonaws.com/problem_images/f51b9af1b648a60f-1676923843754.jpg" alt="" /></p>

In Exercises 49–52, write an equation in vertex form of the parabola that has the same shape as the graph of f(x) = 2x^2 but with the given point as the vertex. (5, 3)

In Exercises 17–38, use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation of the parabola’s axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function’s domain and range. f(x)=4−(x−1)^2

In Exercises 97–98, write the equation of each parabola in vertex form. Vertex: (-3,-1) The graph passes through the point (-2,-3).

Transformation of y = x^2 and Its Attributes

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In Exercises 45–48, give the domain and the range of each quadratic function whose graph is described. The vertex is and the parabola opens up.

In Exercises 9–16, find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. f(x)=2x^2−8x+3

In Exercises 9–16, find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. f(x)=−x^2−2x+8

Among all pairs of numbers whose difference is 14, find a pair whose product is as small as possible. What is the minimum product?

Identify features of a quadratic equation

In Exercises 39–44, an equation of a quadratic function is given. a) Determine, without graphing, whether the function has a minimum value or a maximum value.
b) Find the minimum or maximum value and determine where it occurs.
c) Identify the function’s domain and its range. f(x)=−4x^2+8x−3

Application of quadratic function transformations

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Among all pairs of numbers whose difference is 24, find a pair whose product is as small as possible. What is the minimum product?

How to find the Maximum & Minimum Values of Quadratic Functions

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Characteristics of Parabolas

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In Exercises 17–38, use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation of the parabola’s axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function’s domain and range. f(x)=2x^2+4x−3

In Exercises 45–48, give the domain and the range of each quadratic function whose graph is described. Maximum = -6 at x = 10

In Exercises 9–16, find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. f(x)=2(x−3)^2+1

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In Exercises 17–38, use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation of the parabola’s axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function’s domain and range. f(x)=2x−x^2−2

Graphing Equations by Plotting Points - Example 1

Graph quadratic functions using the vertex and another point

Optimization Problem

 Graphing a Quadratic Function from Standard Form

Among all pairs of numbers whose sum is 16, find a pair whose product is as large as possible. What is the maximum product?

In Exercises 39–44, an equation of a quadratic function is given. a) Determine, without graphing, whether the function has a minimum value or a maximum value.
b) Find the minimum or maximum value and determine where it occurs.
c) Identify the function’s domain and its range. f(x)=3x^2−12x−1

In Exercises 53–56, write an equation in vertex form of the parabola that has the same shape as the graph of f(x) = 3x^2 or g(x) = -3x^2, but with the given maximum or minimum. Minimum = 0 at x = 11

Conic Sections: Parabolas, Part 1

Graphing a Parabola

Vertex Form of a Quadratic Function

In Exercises 5–6, use the function’s equation, and not its graph, to find (a) the minimum or maximum value and where it occurs. (b) the function's domain and its range. f(x) = -x^2 + 14x - 106

In Exercises 17–38, use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation of the parabola’s axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function’s domain and range. f(x)=x^2−2x−3

Find the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic equation using vertex form: real-world application

Identifying Key Features of a Parabola

In Exercises 97–98, write the equation of each parabola in vertex form. Vertex: (-3,-4) The graph passes through the point (1,4).

In Exercises 39–44, an equation of a quadratic function is given. a) Determine, without graphing, whether the function has a minimum value or a maximum value.
b) Find the minimum or maximum value and determine where it occurs.
c) Identify the function’s domain and its range. f(x)=5x^2−5x

In Exercises 17–38, use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation of the parabola’s axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function’s domain and range. f(x)=x^2+3x−10

Graph of y = x^2 and Its Attributes

How to Find the Maximum or Minimum Value of a Quadratic Function Easily

Find axis of symmetry and vertex

In Exercises 1–4, the graph of a quadratic function is given. Write the function’s equation, selecting from the following options. <p><img src="https://lightcat-files.s3.amazonaws.com/problem_images/5cb19936a8ae1c9b-1677067668469.jpg" alt="" /></p>

In Exercises 53–56, write an equation in vertex form of the parabola that has the same shape as the graph of f(x) = 3x^2 or g(x) = -3x^2, but with the given maximum or minimum. Maximum = 4 at x = -2

In Exercises 17–38, use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation of the parabola’s axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function’s domain and range. f(x)=x^2+6x+3

In Exercises 17–38, use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation of the parabola’s axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function’s domain and range. f(x)=2x−x^2+3

In Exercises 1–4, use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation for the parabola’s axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function’s domain and range. f(x) = - (x + 1)^2 + 4

Vertically translate quadratic equations

In Exercises 49–52, write an equation in vertex form of the parabola that has the same shape as the graph of f(x) = 2x^2 but with the given point as the vertex. (−10, −5)

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