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Quadratic Function - Lesson 1

The document explains the general formula of a quadratic function, f(x) = ax² + bx + c, highlighting the significance of coefficients a, b, and c. It describes the characteristics of the graph, including the direction of the parabola based on the value of 'a', and defines key components such as the vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts. Additionally, it outlines steps for graphing a quadratic function and provides examples for practice.

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Quadratic Function - Lesson 1

The document explains the general formula of a quadratic function, f(x) = ax² + bx + c, highlighting the significance of coefficients a, b, and c. It describes the characteristics of the graph, including the direction of the parabola based on the value of 'a', and defines key components such as the vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts. Additionally, it outlines steps for graphing a quadratic function and provides examples for practice.

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Graphing Quadratic function .

The General formula of the quadratic function is f(x) = ax2 + bx + c

Key points :

1.​ Coefficients

●​ a , b and c are constants (real constants )


●​ “a” is a non- zero constant (if a = 0 , the function becomes linear ,
not quadratic )

2.​ Graph :

●​ The graph of linear function is a parabola


●​ If a > 0 , the parabola opens upward and has a minimum point .
●​ If a < 0 , the parabola opens downward and has a maximum point.
The parts of parabola :

3.​ Vertex is defined as the minimum or maximum point of the parabola .

4.​ Axis of symmetry is the vertical line that divides the parabola into two
equal parts .

5.​ x - intercepts are the point where the graph passes through the x - axis .

6.​ y - intercept is the point where the graph passes through y - axis .
Steps for graphing a quadratic function :

1)​ Construct a table that is involve at least 5 conductive points of x

2)​ Evaluate the corresponding f(x) for each x - value in the table

3)​ Plot the setpoint and connect them with a smooth line .

Example : graph f(x) = x2

●​ Construct a table and evaluate the values of f(x) .

X -2 -1 0 1 2

f(x) (-2)2 = 4 (-1)2=1 (0)2 = 0 (1)2 (2)2

●​ Plot the point


Question : Graph the following :

A)​f(x) = – x2 + 1

B)​ g(x) = –3x2 – 1

C)​ p(x) = –2x2 – 1

D)​y(x) = x2 + 2

E)​ f(x) = 2 - x2

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