Chapter 4: Polynomials Quadratic Functions (Section 4.1)
Quadratic Function Information: 1.Axis of Symmetry all parabolas are symmetric with respect to the axis of symmetry 2.Vertex (maximum or minimum) the highest or lowest point of the function
Guess… Axis of Symmetry Vertex = Minimum
Algebraically… Axis of SymmetryVertex
Guess… Axis of Symmetry Vertex = Maximum
Algebraically… Axis of SymmetryVertex
Now you try… Find the vertex and axis of symmetry
How to Find the Axis of Symmetry + Vertex (on the calculator) Steps: 1.Enter equation into “y =” 2.Graph the function to see if you are looking for a “max” or “min”. 3.Press “2 nd ” and “Trace” 4.Press either #3 (min) or #4 (max) 5.Pick a point to the left and right of the vertex (make sure the arrows are pointing to each other) 6.Press “Enter” and then…
How to Find the Axis of Symmetry + Vertex (on the calculator) Vertex = (X-VALUE, Y-VALUE) Axis of Symmetry … x = X – VALUE
Now you try… Axis of Symmetry Vertex = Maximum
Finding the Equation of a Parabola Vertex (1, 2) Point (0, 0)
Finding the Equation of a Parabola Vertex (3,4) Point (1,2)
Finding the Equation of a Parabola Vertex (2,3) Point (0,2)