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3c-Quadratic_Functions and graphs

The document covers various aspects of quadratic functions and their graphs, including finding vertices, axes of symmetry, and intercepts. It also involves sketching graphs, determining maximum or minimum values, and comparing different quadratic functions. Additionally, it includes practical applications such as modeling the height of a toy rocket and deriving equations from given points.

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3c-Quadratic_Functions and graphs

The document covers various aspects of quadratic functions and their graphs, including finding vertices, axes of symmetry, and intercepts. It also involves sketching graphs, determining maximum or minimum values, and comparing different quadratic functions. Additionally, it includes practical applications such as modeling the height of a toy rocket and deriving equations from given points.

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Quadratic Functions and Graphs

1. The graph of the function f(x) = x² - 6x + 8 is a parabola.


a. Find the coordinates of the vertex.
b. Find the axis of symmetry.
c. Determine the direction of opening.

2. Sketch the graph of f(x) = -(x - 3)² + 4.


a. Identify the vertex and axis of symmetry.
b. Describe the transformation from the basic graph of y = x².

3. Given f(x) = x² + 4x + 3, find:


a. The x-intercepts (solve using factoring).
b. The y-intercept.
c. The vertex.

4. A quadratic function passes through the points (0, 1), (1, 0), and (2, 1).
a. Find the equation of the quadratic function in the form f(x) = ax² + bx + c.

5. The graph of f(x) = a(x - 2)² + 5 passes through the point (3, 8).
Find the value of a and write the complete function.

6. Determine the minimum or maximum value of the function


f(x) = -2x² + 8x - 3.
Also state whether it is a maximum or minimum.

7. Compare the graphs of f(x) = x², g(x) = 2x², and h(x) = ½x².
Describe how the graphs of g and h differ from the graph of f.

8. The height h (in meters) of a toy rocket after t seconds is given by


h(t) = -5t² + 10t + 3.
a. What is the maximum height the rocket reaches?
b. How many seconds does it take to reach the maximum height?

9. Given the quadratic function f(x) = x² - 2x - 15,


a. Sketch the graph using intercepts and vertex.
b. Label the vertex, axis of symmetry, and roots.

10. The graph of a quadratic function opens upward and has a vertex at (4, -2).
The graph passes through the point (6, 6).
a. Find the equation of the quadratic function in vertex form.
b. Convert it to standard form.

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