Dr. Claude S. Moore Cape Fear Community College Precalculus Algebra Quadratic Functions Dr. Claude S. Moore Cape Fear Community College
Polynomial Function A polynomial function of degree n is where the a’s are real numbers and the n’s are nonnegative integers and an 0.
a, b, and c are real numbers and a 0. Quadratic Function A polynomial function of degree 2 is called a quadratic function. It is of the form a, b, and c are real numbers and a 0.
Axis of Symmetry For a quadratic function of the standard form gives the axis of symmetry.
axis of symmetry: x = h vertex: (h, k) Standard Form A quadratic function of the form is in vertex form. axis of symmetry: x = h vertex: (h, k)
Characteristics of Parabola vertex: maximum vertex: minimum a < 0