2.6.

3 Practice: Quadratic Functions Practice

Precalculus Sem 1 Name:
Date:

Answer the following questions using what you've learned from this unit. Write your
responses in the space provided.

1. A function that can be written in the form , where is called

a quadratic function. Its graph is a shape called a
parabola . (1 point)

2. List the important features for the graph of a quadratic function. (1 point)

Intercepts, y- intercept, focus, directrix, length of latus rectum, open direction

3. Write each form of the quadratic function. (3 points)

Standard form: f(x)=ax^2+bx+c

Vertex form: y=a(x-p)(x-q)

Intercept form: f(x)=a(x-h)^2+k

4. List the intercepts, vertex, and axis of symmetry for each quadratic function
whose graph is shown. (2 points)

a.
 Intercepts: 1,-3

Vertex: (-1,-4)

Axis of symmetry: x=-1

b.

Intercepts: 0,5

Vertex: (5/2, 75/16)

 Axis of symmetry: x= 5/2

5. Convert the given from of the function into the other two forms. You can use
the space below for your work. (3 points)

Standard form Vertex form Intercept form

y=(x-1)^2-4 y=(x+1)(x-3)

y=-2x^2-4x+3 No intercept form

y=x^2-x-6 y=(x-1/2)^2-25/4

6. Sketch the graph of each quadratic function. (3 points)

a.

b.
 c.

7. Explain how you can determine, based on the equation of a quadratic function,
which direction the graph will open. (1 point)

if the leading coefficient is greater than zero, the parabola opens upward, and if
the leading coefficient is less than zero, the parabola opens downward.
8. Use your knowledge of quadratic functions to answer the following questions.
(3 points)

a. Explain the effect of c on the graph of y = f(x) for the function y = f(x) + c.

The addition of constant number c to f(x) in a quadratic function y = f(x)

causes a shift in the graph of y = f(x) by c units upwards.

b. Explain the effect of c on the graph of y = f(x) for the function y = f(x + c).

The addition of constant number c to x in a quadratic function y = f(x) results

in shifting of the graph of f(x) by c units towards the left side.

c. Compare the graphs of y = f(x) and y = -f(x).

The multiplication of -1 to f(x) in function y = f(x) results in a mirror image of
graph of function y = f(x) about y-axis (or a line parallel to y-axis passing
through the vertex of the graph of quadratic function).

d. Compare the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f(-x).

y = x^2 + 2x. Replace x by -x to obtain y = f(-x). Plot the graph of y = f(x) and
y = f(-x).

e. Explain the effect of c on the graph of y = f(x) for the function y = cf(x).

If c is multiplied with f(x) in the quadratic equation y = f(x), the graph of f(x)

f. Explain the effect of c on the graph of y = f(x) for the function y = f(cx).

The graph shifts left if c is positive and right if c is negative.

9. Explain how the graph of each given function is a transformation of the graph
of y = x2. (2 points)

a. y = x2 - 5

vertical shift of the original graph down by 5 units.

b. y = -2x2

vertical stretch of the function by a factor of 2, followed by a reflection in the x-

axis due to the negative sign.
 c. y = (x - 5)2

horizontal shift of the original function to the right by 5 units.

d. y = (-3x)2

horizontal reflection about the y-axis, as well as a horizontal stretch by a

factor of 3, followed by squaring which makes the parabola wider.

10. Write a function for each graph described as a transformation of y = x2. (2

points)

a. y = x2 undergoes a shift left of 2 units, then a reflection through the x-axis.

y = -(x + 2)^2

b. y = x2 undergoes a horizontal stretch by a factor of , then a shift up of 4

units.

y = 1/3 x^2 + 4

11. State the zero product property. (1 point)

if a × b = 0 then we must have a = b = 0

12. Give an example of how the zero product property applies to solving
quadratic equations. (1 point)
To solve 0 = (2x-3)(x+2), x must equal either 3/2 or -2. either one of these
numbers will set one factor equal to zero then that will turn the entire right side to
zero

13. State the quadratic formula. (1 point)

(-b±(b²-4ac))/(2a)
14. Solve each equation by any method of your choice. (6 points)

a.
x^2+6x+4x+24=0
x *(x+6)+4(x+6)=0
(x+6)*(x+4)=0
x+6=0
x+4=0
x1=-6
x2=-4

b.
x^2+7x-4x-28=0
x*(x+7)-4(x+7)=0
(x+7)*(x-4)=0
x+7=0
x-4=0
x1=-7
x2=4

c.
6x^2+21x-10x-35=0
3x*(2x+7)-5(2x+7)=0
(2x+7)*(3x-5)=0
2x+7=0
3x-5=0
x1=-7/2
x2=5/3

d.
x^2-36=0
x^2=36
x= +/- 6
x1=-6
x2=6

e.
x=-(-5)+/-/(-5)^2-4*1*2
2*1
x=5+/-/25-8
2
x=5+/-/17
2
x1= 5-/17
 2
x=5+/17
2

f.
3x^2+9x-4x-12=0
3x*(x+3)-4(x+3)=0
(x+3)*(3x-4)=0
x+3=0
3x-4=0
x1=-3
x2=4/3

15. State three terms that mean "solution" for quadratic equations. (1 point)
roots, zeroes, and intercepts.

16. Explain how you can use the graph of the quadratic function f(x) to solve the
equation f(x) = 0. (1 point)
the graph of a function that intersects the x-axis will be the roots of f(x) = 0.
Because the coordinates of the point where it intersects the x axis will be (x, 0). y
will be 0, add 0 wherever x is

17. Write the formula for the discriminant. (1 point)

d=b^2-4ac

18. State the types of roots for a quadratic equation, explaining how the
discriminant helps you determine the type. (2 points)

A positive discriminant means two real roots, a discriminant of zero means one
real root, and a negative discriminant means no real roots.
19. Define the imaginary unit, i. (1 point)

The imaginary unit i Is a unique number defined as the square root of -1. It's a key
part of complex numbers, which are in the form a + bi.

20. Write the standard form of a complex number, giving two examples. (1 point)

a+bi where a is the real part and bi is the imaginary part. For example, 5+2i is a complex number. So, too

21. Evaluate the discriminant for each equation, then use it to determine the
nature of the roots for each quadratic equations. (3 points)

a.

4^2-4(1)(4) = 0
Discriminant is 0 and there is one solution.

b.
Sqrt -4^2-4(1)(-5)= 36
The discriminant is greater than zero so there are 2 solutions.

c.
sqrt 20^2-4(4)(25)=0
Discriminant is 0 and there is 1 solution

22. Simplify each expression. (4 points)

a.
4/10

b.
-3/11i

c.

13i
 d.

-2/3i

23. Solve each equation. (3 points)

a.
x1=-2+i
x2=-2-i

b.

x1=-1
x2=5
c.
x=-5/2

24. What is the formula that gives the x-coordinate of the vertex for a parabola?
(1 point)
x = - b/2a.

25. A farmer wishes to enclose a pasture that is bordered on one side by a river
(so one of the four sides won't require fencing). She has decided to create a
rectangular shape for the area, and will use barbed wire to create the enclosure.
There are 600 feet of wire available for this project, and she will use all the wire.
What is the maximum area that can be enclosed by the fence? (Hint: Use this
information to create a quadratic function for the area enclosed by the fence,
then find the maximum of the function.) (2 points)

(2x)(600-2x).(2x)(6002x)=1200x4x2

y=12008x=0

1200=8x

x=150

maximum areas are 150*300.

The area is: 45000

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2.6.3 Practice: Quadratic Functions