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How long does a firework stay in the air?. What is the hang time of a football?. How does a satellite dish work?. Chapter 10 Quadratic Functions. Quadratic Functions are used to simulate real-life situations. A quadratic function is an equation in the form: y = ax 2 + bx + c.
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How long does a firework stay in the air?
What is the hang time of a football?
Chapter 10 Quadratic Functions Quadratic Functions are used to simulate real-life situations. A quadratic function is an equation in the form: y = ax2 + bx + c
10-1 Graphing Quadratic Functions Objectives: I will be able to graph a quadratic function. I will be able to find the equation of the axis of symmetry and the coordinates of the vertex.
The graph of a quadratic function is called a parabola. It looks like a U or an upside down U.
Gallileo was the first to show that the path of an object thrown in space is a parabola.
To graph a parabola we create a table of values and then plot the points. Lets Graph: y = x2 – 2x – 3 Graphing A Parabola
Graphing A Parabola y = x2 – 2x – 3
Graphing A Parabola Lets Graph: y = -x2 + 2x + 1
Parabola Characteristics Quadratic Equation: y = ax2 + bx + c • The maximum or minimum point is called the vertex. • If a is positive the graph opens up. (Minimum) • If a is negative the graph opens down.(Maximum) • The line that divides a parabola directly in half is called its axis of symmetry. • The axis of symmetry and vertex (turning point) can be found using the equation
The cables that act as suspension are parabolas. Golden Gate Bridge
The general parabola equation is: y = ax2 + bx + c Lets look at the equation: y = -x2 + 4x – 1 a = -1 b = 4 c = -1 Vertex is at
Vertex? Max or Min? Axis of Symmetry?
The general parabola equation is: y = ax2 + bx + c Lets look at the equation: y = x2 – 2x – 8 a = 1 b = -2 c = - 8 Vertex is at
Vertex? Max or Min? Axis of Symmetry?
Homework Graphing Parabolas Homework #1