Unit 3 Graphing Quadratics

Transformations of Quadratics in Vertex Form

Vertex Form for Quadratics f(x) = a(x – h)2 + k

f(x) = a(x – h)2 + k h is TRICKY! If h is POSITIVE then the graph moves LEFT. If h is NEGATIVE then the graph moves RIGHT. Axis of Symmetry: x = h Special Case If x is NEGATIVE inside then the graph reflects across the y-axis and h takes the sign you see. If a is NEGATIVE then the graph reflects across the x-axis. If |a| is less than 1, the graph SHRINKS. If |a| is greater than 1 the graph STRETCHES. If k is POSITIVE then the graph moves UP. If k is NEGATIVE then the graph moves DOWN. Vertex: (h, k)

NEGATIVE on the INside, what does this cause the graph to do? Reflect across the y (h will be the same as it’s sign)

NEGATIVE on the OUTside, what does this cause the graph to do? Reflect across the x

Number less than 1 outside, what does this cause the graph to do? Shrink by 3/4

Number greater than 1 outside, what does this cause the graph to do? Stretch by 8

Add on the inside, what does this cause the graph to do? Move LEFT 2

Subtract on the inside, what does this cause the graph to do? Move RIGHT 7

Subtract on the outside, what does this cause the graph to do? Move Down 3

Add on the outside, what does this cause the graph to do? Move Up 5

DESCRIBE THE TRANSFORMATION (Remind me to talk about grades & behavior)

Write the equation of the pink graph

Vertex Form of a Quadratic WS Class Work/Homework Vertex Form of a Quadratic WS