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Quadratic Functions

4. Polynomial Functions

Quadratic Functions

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Properties of Parabolas

Properties of Parabolas

Converting Standard Form to Vertex Form

Converting Standard Form to Vertex Form

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Graph of y = x^2 and Its Attributes

Graph of y = x^2 and Its Attributes

Vertex Form of a Quadratic Function

Vertex Form of a Quadratic Function

Transformation of y = x^2 and Its Attributes

Transformation of y = x^2 and Its Attributes

Graphing a Quadratic Function from Standard Form

Graphing a Quadratic Function from Standard Form

Find the Vertex of a Parabola by Using a Formula

Find the Vertex of a Parabola by Using a Formula

Formula to Find the Vertex of a Parabola

Formula to Find the Vertex of a Parabola

Conic Sections: Parabolas, Part 1

Conic Sections: Parabolas, Part 1

Conic Sections: Parabolas, Part 2 (Directrix and Focus)

Conic Sections: Parabolas, Part 2 (Directrix and Focus)

Graphing a Parabola

Graphing a Parabola

Graphing Quadratic Functions - Example 1

Graphing Quadratic Functions - Example 1

Graphing Equations by Plotting Points - Example 1

Graphing Equations by Plotting Points - Example 1

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

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

Completing the Square and Vertex Form of Quadratic Equations

Completing the Square and Vertex Form of Quadratic Equations

Maximum and Minimum Values of Quadratic Functions

Maximum and Minimum Values of Quadratic Functions

Optimization Problem

Optimization Problem

Maximum and Minimum Values of Quadratic Functions

Maximum and Minimum Values of Quadratic Functions

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Identify the ordered pair of the vertex of the parabola. State whether it is a minimum or maximum.

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Where is the axis of symmetry located on the given parabola?

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Graph the given quadratic function. Identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, intercepts, domain, range, and intervals for which the function is increasing or decreasing. $f\left(x\right)=-\left(x-5\right)^2+1$

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Graph the given quadratic function. Identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, intercepts, domain, range, and intervals for which the function is increasing or decreasing. $f\left(x\right)=3x^2+12x$

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In Exercises 1–4, the graph of a quadratic function is given. Write the function's equation, selecting from the following options.

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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

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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

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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

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Graph each quadratic function. Give the vertex, axis, x-intercepts, y-intercept, domain, range, and largest open intervals of the domain over which each function is increasing or decreasing. ƒ(x)=-3x^2-12x-1

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In Exercises 1–4, the graph of a quadratic function is given. Write the function's equation, selecting from the following options.

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Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence. The highest point on the graph of a parabola that opens down is the ____ of the parabola.

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Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence. The vertex of the graph of ƒ(x) = x^2 + 2x + 4 has x-coordinate ____ .

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In Exercises 5–8, the graph of a quadratic function is given. Write the function's equation, selecting from the following options.

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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

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In Exercises 5–8, the graph of a quadratic function is given. Write the function's equation, selecting from the following options.

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Solve each problem. During the course of ayear, the number of volunteers available to run a food bank each month is modeled by V(x), where V(x)=2x^2-32x+150 between the months of January and August. Here x is time in months, with x=1 representing January. From August to December, V(x) is mod-eled by V(x)=31x-226. Find the number of volunteers in each of the following months. Sketch a graph of y=V(x) for January through December. In what month are the fewest volunteers available?

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Solve each problem. During the course of ayear, the number of volunteers available to run a food bank each month is modeled by V(x), where V(x)=2x^2-32x+150 between the months of January and August. Here x is time in months, with x=1 representing January. From August to December, V(x) is mod-eled by V(x)=31x-226. Find the number of volunteers in each of the following months. January

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Solve each problem. During the course of ayear, the number of volunteers available to run a food bank each month is modeled by V(x), where V(x)=2x^2-32x+150 between the months of January and August. Here x is time in months, with x=1 representing January. From August to December, V(x) is mod-eled by V(x)=31x-226. Find the number of volunteers in each of the following months. October

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Solve each problem. During the course of ayear, the number of volunteers available to run a food bank each month is modeled by V(x), where V(x)=2x^2-32x+150 between the months of January and August. Here x is time in months, with x=1 representing January. From August to December, V(x) is mod-eled by V(x)=31x-226. Find the number of volunteers in each of the following months. December

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Solve each problem. During the course of ayear, the number of volunteers available to run a food bank each month is modeled by V(x), where V(x)=2x^2-32x+150 between the months of January and August. Here x is time in months, with x=1 representing January. From August to December, V(x) is mod-eled by V(x)=31x-226. Find the number of volunteers in each of the following months. August

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Solve each problem. During the course of ayear, the number of volunteers available to run a food bank each month is modeled by V(x), where V(x)=2x^2-32x+150 between the months of January and August. Here x is time in months, with x=1 representing January. From August to December, V(x) is mod-eled by V(x)=31x-226. Find the number of volunteers in each of the following months. May

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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−3)^2+1

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

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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

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Consider the graph of each quadratic function.(a) Give the domain and range.

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Consider the graph of each quadratic function.(a) Give the domain and range.

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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)=2x^2−8x+3

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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)=−x^2−2x+8

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Match each function with its graph without actually entering it into a calculator. Then, after completing the exercises, check the answers with a calculator. Use the standard viewing window. ƒ(x) = (x - 4)^2 - 3

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Match each function with its graph without actually entering it into a calculator. Then, after completing the exercises, check the answers with a calculator. Use the standard viewing window. ƒ(x) = (x + 4)^2 - 3

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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)=(x−4)^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)=(x−1)^2+2

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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. y−1=(x−3)^2

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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)=2(x+2)^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)=4−(x−1)^2

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Graph each quadratic function. Give the (a) vertex, (b) axis, (c) domain, and (d) range. See Examples 1–4. ƒ(x) = (x - 5)^2 - 4

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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)=x^2−2x−3

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Graph each quadratic function. Give the (a) vertex, (b) axis, (c) domain, and (d) range. See Examples 1–4. ƒ(x) = -1/2 (x + 1)^2 - 3

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Graph each quadratic function. Give the (a) vertex, (b) axis, (c) domain, and (d) range. See Examples 1–4. ƒ(x) = -3 (x - 2)^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)=x^2+3x−10

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Graph each quadratic function. Give the (a) vertex, (b) axis, (c) domain, and (d) range. See Examples 1–4. ƒ(x) = x^2 + 6x + 5

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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+3

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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)=x^2+6x+3

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Graph each quadratic function. Give the (a) vertex, (b) axis, (c) domain, and (d) range. See Examples 1–4. ƒ(x) = -3x^2 + 24x - 46

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Several graphs of the quadratic function ƒ(x) = ax^2 + bx + c are shown below. For the given restrictions on a, b, and c, select the corresponding graph from choices A–F. (Hint: Use the discriminant.) a < 0; b^2 - 4ac = 0

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

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Several graphs of the quadratic function ƒ(x) = ax^2 + bx + c are shown below. For the given restrictions on a, b, and c, select the corresponding graph from choices A–F. (Hint: Use the discriminant.) a < 0; ^b2 - 4ac < 0

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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)

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Several graphs of the quadratic function ƒ(x) = ax^2 + bx + c are shown below. For the given restrictions on a, b, and c, select the corresponding graph from choices A–F. (Hint: Use the discriminant.) A > 0; b^2 - 4ac > 0

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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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Connecting Graphs with Equations Find a quadratic function f having the graph shown. (Hint: See the Note following Example 3.)

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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

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Connecting Graphs with Equations Find a quadratic function f having the graph shown. (Hint: See the Note following Example 3.)

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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

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

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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?

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Height of an Object If an object is projected upward from an initial height of 100 ft with an initial velocity of 64 ft per sec, then its height in feet after t seconds is given by s(t) = -16t^2 + 64t + 100. Find the number of seconds it will take the object to reach its maximum height. What is this maximum height?

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Find a value of c so that y = x^2 - 10x + c has exactly one x-intercept.

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For what values of a does y = ax^2 - 8x + 4 have no x-intercepts?

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Define the quadratic function ƒ having x-intercepts (2, 0) and (5, 0) and y-intercept (0, 5).

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Define the quadratic function ƒ having x-intercepts (1, 0) and (-2, 0) and y-intercept (0, 4).

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The distance between the two points P(x₁, y₁) and R(x₂, y₂) is d(P, R) = √(x₁ - x₂)^2 + (y₁ -y₂)^2. Distance formula. Find the closest point on the line y = 2x to the point (1, 7). (Hint: Every point on y = 2x has the form (x, 2x), and the closest point has the minimum distance.)

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A quadratic equation ƒ(x) = 0 has a solution x = 2. Its graph has vertex (5, 3). What is the other solution of the equation?

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

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

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