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Understanding Quadratic Functions

A quadratic function is defined as f(x) = ax² + bx + c, with its graph forming a parabola. Key features include the vertex, axis of symmetry, direction of opening, y-intercept, and methods to find roots such as factoring, the quadratic formula, and completing the square. Applications of quadratic functions include modeling projectile motion, optimizing revenue/profit, and solving area problems.

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Understanding Quadratic Functions

A quadratic function is defined as f(x) = ax² + bx + c, with its graph forming a parabola. Key features include the vertex, axis of symmetry, direction of opening, y-intercept, and methods to find roots such as factoring, the quadratic formula, and completing the square. Applications of quadratic functions include modeling projectile motion, optimizing revenue/profit, and solving area problems.

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Quadratic Functions and Graphing (Mathematics)

Definition​
A quadratic function has the form f(x) = ax² + bx + c, where a ≠ 0.​
Graph is a parabola (U-shaped curve).

Key Features

●​ Vertex: highest/lowest point.​

○​ Formula: x = –b / (2a).​

●​ Axis of Symmetry: x = –b / (2a).​

●​ Direction: a > 0 → opens up; a < 0 → opens down.​

●​ Y-intercept: c.​

●​ X-intercepts (roots): solve ax² + bx + c = 0.​

Methods to Find Roots

1.​ Factoring (if simple integers).​

2.​ Quadratic Formula: x = [–b ± √(b² – 4ac)] / (2a).​

3.​ Completing the Square.​

Vertex Form​
f(x) = a(x – h)² + k

●​ Vertex = (h, k).​

●​ Easy to graph: shift h units right/left, k units up/down.​

Applications

●​ Projectile motion (height vs. time).​

●​ Revenue/profit optimization.​

●​ Area problems.​
Example​
f(x) = x² – 6x + 8​
→ Vertex: (3, –1).

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