0% found this document useful (0 votes)
71 views34 pages

Quadratic Equations Practice Worksheets

1) This document provides examples of solving quadratic equations by factoring and completing the square. It contains 40 problems for students to solve quadratic equations by factoring and 8 problems for students to solve by completing the square. The document will help students practice different methods for solving quadratic equations.
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
0% found this document useful (0 votes)
71 views34 pages

Quadratic Equations Practice Worksheets

1) This document provides examples of solving quadratic equations by factoring and completing the square. It contains 40 problems for students to solve quadratic equations by factoring and 8 problems for students to solve by completing the square. The document will help students practice different methods for solving quadratic equations.
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Name

Chapter 8:
Quadratic
Functions
&
Equations
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©C C2y0Q2a0K YKQuGtxaE ESGorfYtYwpaKrWeP eLrLVCw.W _ `AOlxlN Er`iPgKhTtrs` MrDeYsueTr[vneodJ.

Solve Quadratic Equations by Factoring - 1


Let's do these together. Solve each equation by factoring.

1) (3x - 8)(8x - 7) = 0 2) (n + 6)(3n - 4) = 0

3) (3n + 7)(n - 2) = 0 4) (4r + 3)(r - 3) = 0

Your turn. Solve each equation by factoring.

5) (m - 5)(m + 4) = 0 6) (n - 4)(3n - 8) = 0

7) (2n - 5)(n - 8) = 0 8) (v - 8)(v + 8) = 0

9) ( x + 1)( x + 5) = 0 10) ( p - 5)( p + 1) = 0

11) (n + 3)(n - 2) = 0 12) v(v + 2) = 0

13) (7n - 1)(n - 3) = 0 14) (3n + 5)(n + 1) = 0

15) (n + 7) = 0
2 16) ( x + 8)(3x + 1) = 0

17) (a - 4)(3a - 1) = 0 18) n(n - 6) = 0

19) (3a - 8)(a + 6) = 0 20) (m - 6)(m + 8) = 0

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-1-
©H W2z0F2w0h pKnuftuaH zSjoof`tVwXaPrneg HLZLTCw.[ K mAylMlf YrBiMgCh[tys] krEemsneprPvMexdH.] A iM]akdSet KwViGtjh\ ^IUnLfDinnPiltteh aAOlwgQeVborcaw K1d.
Let's do these together. Solve each equation by factoring.

21) n 2 + n - 6 = 0 22) a 2 + 10a + 24 = 0

23) x 2 - x - 42 = 0 24) v 2 + 8v + 12 = 0

Your turn. Solve each equation by factoring.

25) x 2 - 5x + 6 = 0 26) x 2 + 6x + 8 = 0

27) m 2 - 13m + 42 = 0 28) v 2 - v - 6 = 0

29) x 2 - 2x - 15 = 0 30) b 2 - 7b + 6 = 0

31) a 2 - 4a - 32 = 0 32) x 2 - 9x + 18 = 0

33) v 2 - 6v + 5 = 0 34) m 2 + 3m - 40 = 0

35) b 2 - 9b + 14 = 0 36) x 2 + 2x - 8 = 0

37) a 2 - a - 20 = 0 38) a 2 - 5a + 4 = 0

39) x 2 + 2x - 48 = 0 40) n 2 - 11n + 24 = 0

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-2-
©T f2k0P2s0f kKtuAtMa[ DSgoCf]towBa\rreD tLeLNCc.M Y ^Aql`lX vr_iQgehCtlsi RrVeVsweerivTemdY.[ A NMDaIdFeo BwPiftBhQ PIwnBfyifn`i^tveH aAVlwgde]bprfaz v1V.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©Z V2^0y2Y0s JKXuztvaY zSLoxfstBwrafrReQ sLaLkC^.P B VAylPlU SrniggBhytXsf hr`emsMe`r\vkeydR.

Solve Quadratic Equations by Factoring - 2


Let's do these together. Solve each equation by factoring.

1) n 2 + 9n + 16 = -4 2) x 2 - 6x + 9 = 4

3) m 2 - 7m = 0 4) -2b 2 + 13b + 16 = 3b - 3b 2

Your turn. Solve each equation by factoring.

5) n 2 + n - 14 = -2 6) x 2 + 12x + 38 = 6

7) n 2 - 2n - 31 = 4 8) a 2 - 2a - 6 = -6

9) x 2 + 6x - 22 = -6 10) b 2 - 3b - 34 = -6

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-1-
©g Q2e0G2m0j rKnuXtmad xSDoBfjtlweaarweO `LoLwCQ.i S ZAclZlL IrcirghhYtAsZ trTeTsNeArxvheTdc.c b lMZasdVek hwPiKtxhF IIcnofpiqnGiZtSeY CAYlmgaeybBrEa\ P1H.
11) n 2 - 8n - 6 = -6 12) a 2 + 10a + 22 = -2

13) k 2 + 13k + 46 = 4 14) k 2 - k + 6 = 8

15) x 2 + 1 = 2x 16) x 2 - 24 = 2x

17) b 2 = 2 - b 18) x 2 - 10x = -16

19) x 2 - 5x = 14 20) k 2 - 10k + 3 = -6k - 1

21) x 2 - 3x - 20 = -2x 22) n 2 + 10n - 24 = 5n

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-2-
©C W2`0E2k0c yKVubtWac YSjopfmtZw_adrfee tLZLGCk.f z LAtlLle UrYisgJhWtssh ArveGsHegrNvfefdg.Y P `MpaBd\ek ww_iFt]hG DItnHf_iKnJixt]eO mAslagsegbxrpat f1^.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©A g2F0q2B0H SKRuitfaq iScoDfyt`wKanryeH nLrLeCp.z L tAIlClQ arQirgGhPtbsR wrTeusmeUrVvFeLdX.

Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring - 3


Let's do these together. Solve each equation by factoring.

1) 7m 2 - 2m = 0 2) 7n 2 - 57n + 49 = -7

3) 7m 2 - 42 = -43m 4) 7k 2 + 5 = 5 + 2k

Your turn. Solve each equation by factoring.

5) 3v 2 + 11v + 8 = 0 6) 3x 2 - 11x - 42 = 0

7) 35x 2 - 2x - 48 = 0 8) 7x 2 + 11x - 6 = 0

9) 5m 2 - 29m - 42 = 0 10) 3n 2 + 14n + 8 = 0

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-1-
©H x2T0t2H0E ]K_ultSaI HSBoLfft\w\a[rbes ZLMLcCQ.R S oAQlelG ]rIi`gPhztrs_ prFefsZesrTvneddr.\ j HMHahdyev BwriqtphL cI`nHf[ijnsiitzeV TAwl^gqesb^rKaW `1G.
11) 21x 2 + 22x - 3 = 5 12) 14x 2 + 43x - 24 = -3

13) 7n 2 + 46n - 27 = -6 14) 3m 2 + 5m - 35 = -7

15) 3x 2 - 25x = -28 16) 5v 2 - 5 = 24v

17) 35r 2 = 24 - 2r 18) 7x 2 = 52x + 32

19) 12n 2 + 2n - 3 = 2n 2 + 3n 20) 3n 2 + 20n + 8 = -5n

21) 7b 2 - 49b + 50 = 8 + 6b 22) 3k 2 + 14 = 16k - 7

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-2-
©U l2g0u2A0X NKzuItLad `SBoafAtTwKaVrseU eL[LxCU.Z W RAMlElO erCi`gQhdtGsJ Ermeks[earEvreRdx.k J uMDaAdteN cwuirtUhD jILnQfYiXnhigtLeN LATlrgkeLbSrwab C1Y.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©g Q2Q0c2T0o JKeuitWaV KS]omf_tPwTajrheF ALLLACY.h n iAolTlW arCiCgPhutPsq OrtecsieOrPvjesdc.

Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square


Let's do these together. Solve each equation by completing the square.

1) b 2 + 16b + 28 = 0 2) n 2 + 18n - 68 = -5

3) n 2 - 6n = 40 4) v 2 - 25v - 63 = -7v

Your turn. Solve each equation by completing the square.

5) x 2 - 20x + 75 = 0 6) x 2 + 18x - 40 = 0

7) v 2 + 2v - 24 = 0 8) n 2 + 20n + 19 = 0

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-1-
©E C2E0o2O0W MKSuEtJaD NSGoafztowNaEraeE LLOLwCQ.W m WAhljlO wrAiVgmhWt^su brrejsWeMrmvjesdq.h v xMCapdsed uwgivt\hy PIxnNffiKnki]tBeL KADlygmeyb_rpas K1X.
9) n 2 - 14n + 13 = 0 10) x 2 - 14x + 33 = 0

11) p 2 + 14 p + 51 = 6 12) x 2 + 10x + 27 = 3

13) m 2 - 18m + 79 = 2 14) b 2 - 6b - 33 = -6

15) a 2 = 16a - 60 16) x 2 - 21 = -4x

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-2-
©` [2i0q2Z0m LKPuitJad XSeoUfYtiwUalrceg tLALcCG.b U hAHlSlO rrcipguhptWsd ErTeYs]ejr[vreYdS.C F `MjaudMeR qwDi]tIhI MI_nPfricnni_tAed wAmlRg[elbLrEai v1t.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©q x2l0X2y0v oKOuqtEaD WS[oifgtdwIaYr\ek dLPLACb.B l OAllGlw Mrpi_g_hAtPsA _rEeBsTeOrGvkeAd].

Quadratic Formula - 1
1) What is the Quadratic Formula?

2
If ax + bx + c = 0 where x ¹ 0, then x =

Let's do these together. Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.

2) -2k 2 - k + 45 = 0 3) -x 2 + 100 = 0

4) 2k 2 - 32 = 0 5) -5v 2 - 4v + 12 = 0

Your turn. Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.

6) 5x 2 - 10x + 5 = 0 7) -x 2 - 4x + 12 = 0

8) 5n 2 - 125 = 0 9) -4n 2 + 5n + 51 = 0

10) k 2 - 36 = 0 11) k 2 + 11k - 42 = 0

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-1-
©N S2k0f2]0t lKhuCt\at vS^oafwtTwkavrOeZ ALGLAC`.P H kAXlGlM DrfiygYhktasZ WrFeRsQeYrFvaeAdo.Q A QMNaFd^e] GwTidtrhD tIknPfiiAnLihtteY [AslpgdetbQrOaQ l1Y.
12) 5n 2 - 20 = 0 13) -k 2 - 11k - 28 = 0

14) 2x 2 + 6x - 140 = 0 15) 5n 2 + 4n - 96 = 0

16) m 2 + 5m - 66 = 0 17) 2x 2 - 98 = 0

18) 3n 2 - 6n - 45 = 0 19) -4x 2 - 6x + 54 = 0

20) x 2 + 5x - 50 = 0 21) 4v 2 - 7v - 11 = 0

22) -3 p 2 + 9 p + 84 = 0 23) -4x 2 + 100 = 0

24) v 2 + 10v + 25 = 0 25) 4k 2 - 3k - 52 = 0

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-2-
©] m2C0C2c0z RKWuKtNaS ISpokfItSwfaPrAep eLYLvCR.P X uABlVlK HrQiZgMhMtisP lrYebspeYrEvae]dh.C I qMjaldleC qwDiZtQhx QIonDfUixnjintSeh WAelcgReRbrrgaI y1m.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©V z2K0e2D0H NKouztlas pSDopfmtEwCa`rCew ULSLcCh.G J nAYlQlU yrJihgUh_tIs[ dreeOsYejrFvUerdF.

Quadratic Formula - 2
Let's do these together. Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.

1) b 2 + 5b - 138 = -12 2) 5k 2 - 3k - 102 = -10

3) x 2 - 132 = -11 4) -6n 2 - 7 = -5

Your turn. Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.

5) 11n 2 + 9 = 5 6) -4n 2 - 7n + 25 = -11

7) -4v 2 + 6v + 63 = -7 8) 5x 2 - 2x - 79 = -7

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-1-
©E A2t0Y2e0o YKZuFtLaq ]SIoSfnttw_aKrOeJ sLhLjCT.j M CAGlBll FrbiRg]hhtRsP arkecsheKrWvYeFda.P Q aMyaodZeS NwyiXtShE MIQnvfBiznWiBtIeR mAglpg^enbIrkay Q1J.
9) 5n 2 - 11n - 88 = -10 10) -6v 2 - 3v + 114 = 6

11) -4x 2 - 8x + 128 = -12 12) x 2 - 75 = 6

13) 5r 2 + 2r - 56 = -5 14) 4v 2 - 4v - 10 = -11

15) 2n 2 - 27 = 5 16) 7 p 2 + 4 p + 3 = -8

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-2-
©J o2Q0q2`0P jKzuKtOaA `S`otfmtJwtasrVeD XLEL\CW.X c AAklali _rziqgVhAtNsC hrPeSsieRrpvheGdb.\ n MMGaJdKeC xwtiXtAhq HIynyfCidnPijtMe[ SArlZgaeJbrrqax t1m.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©s `2u0K2y0g DKSuEtSa^ ASUotfatrwyaUr[e` vLFLOCr.R F [AglYl\ Mr\isgghItysr zrheYsGeqrcvgeHdX.

Quadratic Formula - 3
Let's do these together. Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.

1) -9x 2 = -5x + 6 2) n 2 - 16 = -6n

3) 13b 2 - b - 55 = 11b 2 4) -13x 2 + 19x - 3 = 8 - 12x 2 + 7x

Your turn. Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.

5) b 2 = 5b + 14 6) -2n 2 = 4n - 16

7) -m 2 = -36 8) -2 p 2 - 8 p = -90

9) -k 2 + 9k = -90 10) 5k 2 = -3

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-1-
©S y2\0[2S0W IKIuctyai iSsoMfPtxw_aqrcex VL[LtCH._ S _AOlnlK QrXiUgvhBtusJ _reeisfewrYvgeldu.U [ PMiaCdie^ SwRiatLhu KIrnJfki`nAittEee RANlggfeybhrTap h1T.
11) 4x 2 = -2x + 90 12) 2a 2 - 56 = 9a

13) -2 p 2 - 3 p - 10 = -12 p 14) 23k 2 - 6k + 7 = -12k + 12k 2

15) -9n 2 - 6n = 72 - 12n 2 16) 19v 2 + 8 = 12v 2 - 4v

17) -3v 2 - 9v = 84 - 6v 2 18) -4x 2 + 5x - 5 = -4

19) -9a 2 - 129 = -10a 2 - 8 20) b 2 - 6b - 17 = -1

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-2-
©L Z2L0v2O0F \KiuPtwap qSoopfttVwbabrqeW ULXLGCz.o F wAhldlp QrviYgPhmtYsK WrLeIs_eDrnveeydY.C t kMmabdVey _wBiEtdhK GIanifYiWnHijtLeG uAQl_gKe]bCr]ak J1N.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©h R2Q0k2G0J _KUuMtMaw ISIoUfOtGw`aArxem aLqLhCA.B w YAAlrlQ KrPiwgOhKt^sX UrLessTeXrIvheodf.

Quadratic Formula - 4
Let's do these together. Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.
Write your answers in a + b form as simplified radicals (no decimals).

1) -n 2 + 24 = 0 2) x 2 - 10x + 24 = 2

3) 10b 2 + 10 = 8b 4) 2x 2 - 19 = 8x

Your turn. Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.


Write your answers in a + b form as simplified radicals (no decimals).

5) 2x 2 - 12 = 0 6) 12m 2 - 11m + 8 = 0

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-1-
©M Y2g0P2c0E sKouDtYaS `Sgo]f`t^wJaDr^eU sLsLwCl.x p oAHlalE UrRitgRhztcsD qrnepsweQrDvKeDdS.B q fMSaAdVel uw_iFtnhO tI[nYfxi_nEi^tyeH FAClzgNeSbVrGab W1q.
7) 6n 2 - 12n + 5 = 0 8) x 2 - 4x - 14 = 0

9) 11 p 2 - 10 p - 7 = 2 10) -3b 2 + 8b + 10 = 2

11) -2m 2 + 4m + 26 = 8 12) 7n 2 - 1 = 0

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-2-
©Z E2o0z2b0H sKBuKtuaf CSjo]fEthwZasrieX YLnLoCs.d s EAHlwls IrMivgAhxtOsv wrWeZsPesrdvXeJdE.E N AM`aldmeH PweiGtwhE OItnCftiln^iWtseP BATlJgNeAbarQaA Q1F.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©\ B2f0o2P0p pKWuJtcaw vSeoCf^tNwXaSr\eD ALILaCc.\ t dAGlhl^ hrViNgQhxtbsH frHeUsWeArjvFeadU.

Graphing Quadratic Functions - 1


Let's do these together. Sketch the graph of each function. Then, state the (1) zero's, (2) vertex
2
(h, k) where h = - b and k = c - b , (3) axis of symmetry where x = h, (4) domain, and (5) range.
2a 4a

1) y = 2x 2 + 8x + 6 2) y = -x 2 + 6x - 8
y y
7 2

6 1.5
1
5
0.5
4
-1 1 2 3 4 5 x
3 -0.5
2 -1

1 -1.5
-2
-9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 x -2.5
-1
-3
-2 -3.5
-3 -4

Your turn. Sketch the graph of each function. Then, state the (1) zero's, (2) vertex (h, k) where h
2
b b
=- and k = c - , (3) axis of symmetry where x = h, (4) domain, and (5) range.
2a 4a

3) y = -4x 2 - 24x - 32 4) y = x 2 + 8x + 12
y y
2
4
1
2

-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 x
-6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 10 x
-2 -1

-4 -2

-6 -3

-8
-4
-10
-5
-12
-6

2 2
5) y = -x + 2x + 3 6) y = -x + 8x - 15
y y
5 3
4.5
2
4
3.5 1
3
2.5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 x
2 -1
1.5
-2
1
0.5 -3

-3 -2 -1 1 2 3 x -4
-0.5
-1 -5 Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC
-1-
©p p2j0A2H0W iKIuotZaW ZSUoZfktLwUaJrUev FLHLRCu.O U XAjl]lD hrHilgKhBtrsX drVeTsledrNvMeddr.d s UM`aVdQeq twCiftHhI TI[nOfqiqnriGtEec TAdlhgNelbCrAaa D1P.
7) y = x 2 - 4x + 3 8) y = -3x 2 + 18x - 24
y y
4 4
3.5
3 2

2.5
2 2 4 6 8 10 12 x
1.5 -2
1
0.5 -4

-2 -1 1 2 3 4 x -6
-0.5
-1 -8
-1.5
-2 -10

9) y = x 2 + 2x - 3 10) y = -x 2 - 2x + 3
y y
1 5
0.5 4.5
4
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 x
-0.5 3.5
-1 3
-1.5 2.5
-2 2
-2.5 1.5
-3 1
-3.5 0.5
-4
-4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 x
-4.5 -0.5
-5 -1

11) y = 2x 2 - 8x + 6 12) y = x 2 + 6x + 5
y y
7 1

6 0.5

5 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 x
-0.5
4
-1
3 -1.5
2 -2

1 -2.5
-3
-4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 x -3.5
-1
-4
-2 -4.5
-3 -5

Short answer.
13) A quadratic function will open upward when the leading coefficient is ______________________.
14) A quadratic function will open downward when the leading coefficient is _____________________.
15) A quadratic function will have a minimum point when the leading coefficient is ________________.
16) A quadratic function will have a maximum point when the leading coefficient is ________________.
17) The __________________ represents the x-values.
18) The __________________ represents the y-values. Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC
-2-
©_ q2q0R2c0F DKluZtlav xS]o]fItkweahrLe` aLgLYCH.] y xAQlIlQ RrdirgGhDtzsI irmezsmePruvtePdv._ H GMaaZdpe_ KwBiztAhL QIWnkfTihn^iktqeM TARlfgPeibvrqaX D1B.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©Z k2v0N2a0w JKWuitoaK jSSoBfIt]wGaxrIeE qLiLBCX.^ P vA^lwlv qrji^gJhgtGsW frDeasoeXr`vzemdB.

Graphing Quadratic Functions - 2


Let's do these together. Sketch the graph of each function. Then, state the (1) zero's - if there are
any, (2) vertex, (3) axis of symmetry, (4) domain, (5) range, and (6) end behavior.

1) f ( x) = -x 2 - 8x - 20 2) f ( x) = x 2 + 2x - 1
y y
3
-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 x
2.5
-1
2
-2
1.5
-3 1
0.5
-4

-5 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 x
-0.5
-6 -1
-1.5
-7
-2
-8
-2.5
-9 -3

Your turn. Sketch the graph of each function. Then, state the (1) zero's - if there are any, (2)
vertex, (3) axis of symmetry, (4) domain, (5) range, and (6) end behavior.

3) f ( x) = 2x 2 - 8x + 6 4) f ( x) = -x 2 + 2x
y y
7 2

6 1.5
1
5
0.5
4
-3 -2 -1 1 2 3 x
3 -0.5
2 -1

1 -1.5
-2
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x -2.5
-1
-3
-2 -3.5
-3 -4

5) f ( x) = 2x 2 + 8x + 9 6) f ( x) = -x 2 + 8x - 12
y y
10 6

9 5
8
4
7
3
6

5 2

4 1
3

2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 x
-1
1

-2
-4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 x
Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC
-1-
©j ^2S0z2P0a rKFuotjaK JSEowfotQwWanrLej aL_LfCQ.f Z VAOlXlb XruiggIh`t_sf brSets]e_rLvrexdq._ F YMraDdVe^ wwUiJtKhf SIknRfXiVnhiltTeS _ARlcgAe^birQaB Q1J.
7) f ( x) = -x 2 + 8x - 14 8) f ( x) = 2x 2 + 4x - 1
y y
4 6

3 5

4
2
3
1
2

1
-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 x
-1 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x
-1
-2
-2
-3
-3

-4 -4

9) f ( x) = -3x 2 + 24x - 45 10) f ( x) = x 2 + 2x + 2


y y
4 6
5.5
2
5
4.5
-4 -2 2 4 6 8 x 4
-2 3.5
3
-4 2.5
2
-6
1.5

-8 1
0.5
-10
-4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 x

11) f ( x) = x 2 - 2x - 3 12) f ( x) = -x 2 + 8x - 18
y y
1
-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 x
0.5
-1
-2 -1 1 2 3 4 x
-0.5
-2
-1
-1.5 -3
-2
-2.5 -4
-3
-5
-3.5
-4 -6
-4.5
-5 -7

End Behavior: Fill in the blanks with either infinity (¥ ) or negative infinity (- ¥ ).
13) The end behavior for quadratic functions where the leading coefficient is positive is:
as x → ¥, f(x) → ________, and as x → -¥, f(x) → ________.

14) The end behavior for quadratic functions where the leading coefficient is negative is:
as x → ¥, f(x) → ________, and as x → -¥, f(x) → ________.
Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC
-2-
©S s2z0V2x0B wKLuttgaY \S`oHfAtfwfa_rxe^ fL[LVCS.j I KAXljlo jrLiigGh[tjsy ErWedsie\rPvneudB.c O gMAahdTeX pwDi`tihw uIyn]fFi^npijt]er CAXlqg^eSbrrxaE Q1A.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©a t2q0F2f0` dK`uLtIaQ ISiojfVt`wdaJrReV mLiLKCi.B h [AplTlc PrfiOglhytpsW BrreOsIebrJv^eUdU.

Graphing Quadratic Functions - 3 (Vertex Form)


Let's do these together. Sketch the graph of each function. Then, state the (1) zero's - if there are
any, (2) vertex, (3) axis of symmetry, (4) domain, (5) range, and (6) end behavior. (7) What is the
range of the function when the domain is {-2, 0, 1}?
2
1) f ( x) = ( x + 1) - 1 2) f ( x) = -
1
( x - 2) 2 + 2
y 2
4
y
3.5 4
3 3.5
2.5 3
2 2.5
1.5 2
1 1.5
0.5 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 x 0.5
-0.5
-1 1 2 3 4 5 x
-1 -0.5
-1.5 -1
-2 -1.5
-2

Your turn. Follow the directions above.


2 2
3) f ( x) = ( x + 2) + 3 4) f ( x) = 2( x - 4) - 2
y y
8 7

6
7
5
6
4
5 3

4 2

1
3

2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 x
-1
1 -2

-3
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 x

2 2
5) f ( x) = -2( x + 2) + 2 6) f ( x) = ( x - 4) - 4
y y
3 2

2 1
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 x
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x
-1
-1

-2 -2

-3 -3
-4
-4
-5
-5
-6
Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC
-7 -6
-1-
©K R2E0Z2K0V \KWuktMaI vSqobfxtKwwaKrsep QLrLGC[.i c \Awl[lL LrgiQgchjtksI Ur]edsQewrxvoeFdv.d g UMia`dMeZ twWi^tfhP xIRnvfCiJniift^ec RAilmgte^bsrqaI H1g.
2 2
7) f ( x) = ( x + 1) + 4 8) f ( x) = -( x + 1) - 3
y y
9
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 x
8 -1
7
-2
6
-3
5
-4
4
-5
3
-6
2

1 -7

-8
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 x

2 2
9) f ( x) = ( x - 1) + 3 10) f ( x) = -( x - 1) + 4
y y
8 5
4.5
7
4
6 3.5
3
5
2.5
4 2
1.5
3
1
2 0.5

1 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x
-0.5
-1
-2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 x

1 1
11) f ( x) = - ( x + 4) 2 + 2 12) f ( x) = - ( x - 2) 2 + 2
2 2
y y
5 4
3.5
4
3
3 2.5
2
2
1.5
1 1
0.5
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 x
-1 1 2 3 4 5 x
-1 -0.5
-1
-2
-1.5
-3 -2

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-2-
©l n2C0A2M0e TKSuCtcaU \SpoRfHt]wFair_eu QLCLcCP.U g oAkl_lp Lr_ibgThJtLsJ VrcelsEeDrivcevdV.M E BMmaidfeA JwLiitBhM BIMnjfGiRnEi`tYeo tAxlZgEe_bwrSau w1O.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©r v2S0x2a0i sKuu[tPao [SropfMtowyayr^eL OLbLQCx.^ y fAQlnlM XrpiUg\hTtVsV wrNeFsbe]rhvSeBdJ.

Graphing Quadratic Functions - 4 (Transformational Form)


Let's do these together. Sketch the graph of each function. Find f (-1), f (0), and f (2).
2
1) -
1
( y - 3 ) = ( x + 1) 2 2) y - 1 = ( x - 3)
2 y
6
y
4 5.5
5
3
4.5
2
4
1 3.5
3
-4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 x
-1 2.5
2
-2
1.5
-3
1
-4 0.5
-5
-1 1 2 3 4 5 x
-6

Your turn. Sketch the graph of each function. Find f (-1), f (0), and f (2).
2
3) -2( y - 2) = ( x + 4) 4) -
1
( y + 2) = ( x - 1 ) 2
y 2
5
y
4 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 x
-1
3
-2
2 -3
-4
1
-5

-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 x -6

-1 -7
-8
-2
-9
-3 -10
-11

2 2
5) -( y - 3) = ( x - 4) 6) -( y + 4) = ( x + 2)
y y
5
-4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 x
4 -1

-2
3
-3
2
-4
1
-5

-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 x -6
-1
-7

-2 -8

-3 -9
Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC
-1-
©K A2H0t2z0i KKGuotcaR ASioyfotjwoawr`eZ QL^L]CG.n c KAtlkll GrOi]gmhct]sB nrJegsaeBruvkeNdt.v K OMZaTdUe\ AwyiStThR GInnWfGi_nQiOt]eE MAJlLgOecbDrear I1P.
2
7) -
1
( y - 4 ) = ( x - 1) 2 8) y + 3 = ( x - 2)
2 y
2
y
5 1.5
1
4
0.5
3
-2 -1 1 2 3 4 x
2 -0.5
1 -1
-1.5
-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 x
-2
-1
-2.5
-2
-3
-3 -3.5
-4 -4

-5

2 2
9) -( y - 3) = ( x - 1) 10) y + 2 = ( x + 4)
y y
4 4
3.5
3
3
2.5 2
2
1
1.5
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 x
0.5
-1
-2 -1 1 2 3 4 x
-0.5 -2
-1
-3
-1.5
-2 -4

2
11) y + 1 = ( x + 3) 12)
1
( y + 2 ) = ( x + 2) 2
y 2
4
y
3.5 7
3
6
2.5
5
2
1.5 4

1 3
0.5 2
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 x 1
-0.5
-1 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 x
-1.5 -1

-2 -2

-3

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-2-
©p T2^0P2z0[ vKnuwttad xSIo`fftfwiaerMeW FLQLbCG.j ^ WAslYlX ^rhiNgRhItMsO `rLezs_ePrhvAetdg.K ^ HM[a^ddet ywhiothhY KImnMfli^nbiKtqef vA]l[gYeKbUr[aD G1P.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©t J2M0b2L0l XKrurtoaV tSjoYfytrwZakr\eg RLcLeCl.e D xAblglu praiRgWhDtDsV UrqeMsleRrGvUecdf.

Quadratic Formula with Imaginary Solutions - 1


1) State the Quadratic Formula. 2) State the discriminant.

If ______ + ______ + ______ = 0 when x ¹ 0,

then

3) i 0 = ____ i 1 = ____ i 2 = ____ i 3 = ____ 4) What is the square root of -1?


-1 = i 2 = ____

Let's do these together. Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.

5) 3b 2 - 4b + 8 = 0 6) 8x 2 + 10 = 0

7) 2k 2 - 4k + 8 = 0 8) 12k 2 - 8k + 8 = 0

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-1-
©q D2z0X2l0t EKAu_tEaJ ]Sro\fYtcwgaJrhet JLLLzC_.V ^ DAClZlI hrziDgOhotPsY [rxe]sTe`rrvZewdI.O r jMWaNdZeK WwSigtqhy rINnufRiOnZi\tsed ]ANltgheNbzrYaN z2m.
Your turn. Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.

9) 8v 2 + 11 = 0 10) 6n 2 - 9n + 6 = 0

11) 7r 2 - 2r + 7 = 0 12) 11a 2 - 10a + 11 = 0

13) 5 p 2 + 6 p + 5 = 0 14) k 2 - 2k + 4 = 0

15) 5v 2 + 12v + 12 = 0 16) 12n 2 - 4n + 6 = 0

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-2-
©C Y2S0D2s0j aKeuSt[a[ ISvohfztAwiaWrXeX [LZLYCi.q S [Awlvl[ HrAiEghhFtIsq CreeSsHelrXvBesdK.n V SMPaVdoew UwfiKtaht eItnTfsijngiutbeE JAOl^gLenbkrBal H2J.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©^ N2I0F2f0m gKRuvtFax FS\oQfvtXwmairleH ZLxLGCI.X b fAjlZl[ OreiYgDhutHsR krwexsReZrhvxeqdx.

Quadratic Formula with Imaginary Solutions - 2


Let's do these together. Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.

1) 4x 2 - 4x = -3 2) -x 2 + 2x = 5

3) 7b 2 = -7 4) 12r 2 + 6r = -6

Your turn. Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.

5) 4x 2 = -1 6) 4x 2 + 6x = -9

7) 2n 2 + 11 = 8n 8) 3x 2 + 3 = -4x

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-1-
©m j2x0L2X0Y `KeuJtbaR ySuoPfYtMw`axrKer XLhLPCE.U d ^AulllH WrSiEgchUtHsc prmefsXexrivreAdn.\ Q uMzaTdBeS _weigtRht GIenpfaiLnci[tOeD OAzlPgDeYburFak t2Z.
9) -n 2 - 6 = -4n 10) 11n 2 + 4 = 12n

11) 3x 2 + 2x = -7 12) 7r 2 = -4

13) 6n 2 + 4n = -9 14) -7 p 2 + 4 p = 4

15) -4x 2 - 6 = 4x 16) 3m 2 = -6

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-2-
©J `2v0]2P0t DKquetga] qStoUfXtlw]aKrwep XLfLOCd.W B gADlPlq [rBiGgUhqtgsV KrteVsse\rNvre_dE.\ Y `MqaMdeeQ wwti[tmhY aI`nufVionKiitOej ]AGlHgqeObSr[aw A2d.
Intermediate Algebra Name ___________________________________
©o i2t0w2[0A hKQuPtgaC WSeo[fptpwXabreeX lLmLuCk.s A ^AplUlp crGiVgVhatSs\ yrcefsgeCrWvxeQdc.

Test Review: Quadratics


Factor the common factor out of each expression.

1) -72x 3 + 80x 2) 20m 8 + 10m 3 - 2m 2

3) 9x 3 y 4 + 72x 6 - 9xy 4) 8a 10 c 6 + 20a 10 c - 14a 5 cb 3 + 16a 4 c 2 b 3

Factor each completely.

5) a 2 + 10a + 21 6) a 2 - 9a - 10

Factor each completely. (The leading coefficient is prime.)

7) 3n 2 - 31n + 70 8) 5k 2 - 36k - 32

Factor each completely. (The leading coefficient is composite.)

9) 9n 2 + 80n + 64 10) 4n 2 - 13n - 12

Factor each completely. (These are the difference of two squares.)

11) 25x 2 - 4 12) 16x 2 - 1

Factor each completely. (These are perfect square binomials.)

13) 16n 2 + 40n + 25 14) p 2 - 4 p + 4

Solve each equation by factoring.

15) (3b + 7)(2b - 5) = 0 16) (m - 4)(m - 5) = 0

17) n 2 - n - 56 = 0 18) x 2 + 4x + 3 = 0

19) r 2 - 6r = -8 20) x 2 + 7x - 6 = -6

21) 5r 2 + 4r - 1 = 0 22) 5n 2 - 17n + 9 = 3

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-1-
©D p2]0f2\0i \KFuxtNag jSvolfbtVwsaXrYeQ PL^LgCT.h [ jAjlYlR Hr`ivgmhxtcsV arTegsyeJrFvMeCda.r z WMXaddNee cwliGtHhe pIPn`foiUnciUtCeB iAylcg\enbqrkaG `1K.
Solve each equation by completing the square.

23) x 2 + 4x - 32 = 0 24) n 2 - 10n + 5 = -4

Solve each equation with the quadratic formula. (integer answers)

25) -x 2 + 16 = 0 26) -n 2 - 5n + 6 = 0

Solve each equation with the quadratic formula. (integer or decimal answers)

27) 6b 2 - 3b + 1 = 10 28) -4v 2 - 3v + 72 = -4

Solve each equation with the quadratic formula. (integer or fraction answers)

29) -2m 2 + 6 = -11m 30) 3n 2 = -10n + 13

Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.


Write your answers in a + b form as simplified radicals (no decimals).

31) 2a 2 - 3 = 0 32) 2a 2 + 4a = 1

33) -n 2 + 14 = -3 34) n 2 + 4n = 13

b
Sketch the graph of each function. Then, state the (1) zero's, (2) vertex (h, k) where h = - and
2a
2
b
k=c- , (3) axis of symmetry where x = h, (4) domain, and (5) range.
4a

35) y = 2x 2 - 16x + 30 36) y = -2x 2 + 12x - 22


y y
7
-2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 x
6
-2
5

4 -4
3
-6
2

1 -8

-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 x
-10
-1

-2 -12
-3

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-2-
©i ^2i0M2u0c jKyuNtvai KSRodfFtzwFa]raeP DLjLLCg.z u QAllslk GrsiSgfhftksK or_eAsdelrmvUeOdW.y F EMqaydzes iwGiotthQ vIknrfBiXnaiCtPeY nAolPgdezbLrTat E1v.
Sketch the graph of each function. Then, state the (1) zero's - if there are any, (2) vertex, (3) axis
of symmetry, (4) domain, (5) range, and (6) end behavior.

37) f ( x) = 2x 2 + 16x + 33 38) f ( x) = -x 2 - 2x + 2


y y
10 4

9 3.5
3
8
2.5
7
2
6 1.5
5 1

4 0.5

3 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 x
-0.5
2
-1
1 -1.5
-2
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 x

Sketch the graph of each function. Then, state the (1) zero's - if there are any, (2) vertex, (3) axis
of symmetry, (4) domain, (5) range, and (6) end behavior. (7) What is the range of the function
when the domain is {-2, 0, 1}?
2
39) f ( x) = -
1
( x - 4) 2 + 4 40) f ( x) = 2( x - 1) + 3
2 y
12
y
6 11
10
5 9
8
4
7
6
3
5
2 4
3
1 2
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 x
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x
-1

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-3-
©c h2R0W2g0Z OKKuPtaal SSpo`fGtKw_aQrdeU RL_LICd.j F fAylklO Hr[iHgghQtAsS Drue_soe`rdvXe[d^.N L ZMhacdjed jwmiytNhy QIEnqfXiTnXiXtQe] uAGlNgyeGbGrwaC O1J.
Sketch the graph of each function. Find f (-1), f (0), and f (2).
2
41) -2( y + 2) = ( x + 4) 42)
1
( y + 2 ) = ( x + 3) 2
y 2
1
y
7
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 x
6
-1 5

4
-2
3
-3
2

-4 1

-5 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 x
-1
-6 -2

-3

Solve each equation with the quadratic formula.

43) 3b 2 - 4b + 8 = 0 44) 8x 2 + 10 = 0

45) 2k 2 - 4k + 8 = 0 46) 12k 2 - 8k + 8 = 0

47) 4x 2 - 4x = -3 48) -x 2 + 2x = 5

49) 7b 2 = -7 50) 12r 2 + 6r = -6

Worksheet by Kuta Software LLC


-4-
©X ]2t0K2K0m eKtuBtmas TSyoBfdt]wyalrBeE ]LALJCM.h h bAZlWlZ ArgiGg^hbtlsR ArfensoeZrivuefda.q [ CM_azdTeO cwmiktVhU KIQnNfriunhiqtDeR ^AOlwgResberNaY Q1M.

Common questions

Powered by AI

Solving a quadratic equation by completing the square involves rewriting it in the form (x - p)^2 = q. Take the equation x^2 + 6x + 8 = 0 from Source 1. First, rearrange it as x^2 + 6x = -8. Then, take half of the coefficient of x, which is 6/2 = 3, square it, and add it to both sides to get (x + 3)^2 = 1. Finally, solve for x by taking the square root of both sides and isolating x, yielding x = -3 ± 1, which gives the solutions x = -2 and x = -4. This method is essential for equations that aren't easily factorable, providing a pathway to solve any quadratic equation.

Completing the square is a valid method for solving quadratic equations because it transforms the equation into a perfect square trinomial, making it easier to solve. By rearranging the terms and adding the square of half the coefficient of the x-term, the equation becomes a perfect square, facilitating the extraction of the square root. This method is advantageous when the quadratic isn't easily factorable or to derive the quadratic formula. Compared to factoring, it always works for real coefficients, whereas factoring requires the equation to be factorable. It is often more intuitive than using the quadratic formula, especially with irrational or complex solutions.

The leading coefficient in the quadratic function ax^2 + bx + c significantly affects the direction and shape of the parabola. If the leading coefficient (a) is positive, the parabola opens upward, indicating a minimum point. Conversely, if a is negative, the parabola opens downward, indicating a maximum point. The value of a also affects the width of the parabola, with larger absolute values making it narrower and smaller absolute values making it wider.

The quadratic formula x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / (2a) derives solutions from the general quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0 by computing the values of x that satisfy the equation. The discriminant, b^2 - 4ac, determines the nature of the solutions: if it is positive, there are two distinct real solutions; if zero, there is exactly one real solution; and if negative, the solutions are complex conjugates. This formula allows solving any quadratic equation.

Converting a quadratic function to vertex form, y = a(x-h)^2 + k, facilitates a more straightforward analysis of its graph as it explicitly reveals the vertex (h, k), providing immediate insights into the function's direction, positioning, and concavity. This form simplifies finding the vertex, axis of symmetry, and determining transformations such as translations and reflections. Compared to the standard form, vertex form offers a clear geometric view that aids in understanding the function's characteristics and how changes in coefficients affect the graph's shape and position.

The vertex form of a quadratic function is y = a(x-h)^2 + k, where (h, k) is the vertex of the parabola. It is derived from completing the square on the standard form y = ax^2 + bx + c. Converting to vertex form is useful because it directly reveals the vertex, making it easier to analyze the function's graph, including its axis of symmetry and how it is transformed from the parent function y = ax^2. This form simplifies graphing and enables easy translation into various transformations.

The end behavior of quadratic functions is determined by the leading coefficient. If the leading coefficient is positive, as x approaches positive or negative infinity, f(x) also approaches positive infinity. Conversely, if the leading coefficient is negative, for x approaching positive or negative infinity, f(x) approaches negative infinity. Thus, the sign of the leading coefficient dictates whether the parabola opens upwards or downwards, impacting the direction in which the graph's tails extend.

Symmetry in quadratic functions is characterized by the vertical axis of symmetry that passes through the vertex, usually parallel to the y-axis. This symmetry means that for any point (x, y) on the graph, there is a corresponding point (-x, y). The axis of symmetry can be found at x = -b/(2a) in the equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0. It ensures that the parabola's two branches mirror each other, which helps in easily identifying key graph features like minima or maxima, and ensures consistent behavior of the function on either side of the axis. This symmetry simplifies graphing and predicting the function's behavior.

Factoring is an efficient method to solve quadratic equations when the equation can be easily rewritten as a product of binomials, providing clear solutions by setting each factor to zero. Advantages include its simplicity, speed, and clarity in finding the exact roots when applicable. However, its limitations lie in its applicability only to equations that are factorable over the integers or rational numbers. For equations with non-factorable terms or non-rational roots, other methods like the quadratic formula or completing the square are necessary.

Quadratic equations of the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0 can be solved by factoring when they can be expressed as a product of two binomials, such that (px + q)(rx + s) = 0. The solutions are the values of x that make either binomial zero, thus x = -q/p or x = -s/r. This method typically provides real solutions if the polynomial is factorable over the integers. For example, the equation (x + 1)(x + 5) = 0 has solutions x = -1 and x = -5.

You might also like