Chapter 3 Assignment Name: _________________
Draw the graph neatly on a graph / grid sheet.
Write neatly with all steps.
1. Determine the following characteristics for the function y=−4 ( x−2 )2 +6
• the vertex (5 Marks)
• the domain and range
• the direction of opening
• the equation of the axis of symmetry
Then, sketch the graph.
2. Determine the following characteristics for the function y=2 x 2+ 4 x +7
• the vertex (5 marks)
• the domain and range
• the direction of opening
• the equation of the axis of symmetry
Then, sketch each graph.
3. Express in vertex form. (2 Marks)
a. 2 x 2+3 x +1
b. 6 x 2−48 x (2 Marks)
4. Express y=2 ( x +3 )2−5 in standard form (2 Marks)
5. Identify the quadratic equation in vertex form (2 Marks)
6. Explain the transformation of the graph y=−3 ( x−5 )2+ 1compared to y=x 2 graph. (3
marks)
7. Determine the quadratic function in vertex form that has the given characteristics. Its
vertex at (2,0) and passes through the point (1,3). (2 marks)
8. The graph of the basic quadratic function f ( x )=x 2 is reflected in x axis, translated 5 units
to the right and 3 units down. What is the equation of transformed function.
(2 marks)
9. A ball is thrown into the air and follows the pathway described by h = –10t2 + 100t,
where h is the ball’s height above the ground in metres and t is the time in seconds. What
is the maximum height the ball reaches? (4 Marks)