Mr.

Ps Mathematics Class Unit 5

OBJECTIVE: You will be able to, in reading and writing, COMPARE properties of quadratic functions represented
differently (algebraically, graphically, tables, and descriptions) using the following academic vocabulary: polynomial,
quadratic, roots, parabola, vertex form, and general form.

Lesson 1.9: From Vertex to General Form

4 3 2 1
Work All parts of the question are The answer is correct but not A small amount of work No attempt was
Rubri answered correctly with work enough work was shown. -or- was attempted but it is made
c shown. Complete sentences are The answer is not correct but lots not complete or correct.
used if necessary. of work was shown.
1. Take out pencil and Math notebook
2. Begin Do Now
3. When finished copy Title and CLO
Do Now
This parabola has x-intercepts 3 and 2. What is the ***CHALLENGE***
equation of the line of symmetry? What is the x- The equation of the parabola in the Do Now is
2
coordinate of the vertex? EXTENSION: write in vertex y=0.4 x 0.4 x 2.4 .
form
Use the x-coordinate you found in the Do Now to find the
y-coordinate of the vertex.

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 Mr. Ps Mathematics Class Unit 5

OBJECTIVE: You will be able to, in reading and writing, COMPARE properties of quadratic functions represented
differently (algebraically, graphically, tables, and descriptions) using the following academic vocabulary: polynomial,
quadratic, roots, parabola, vertex form, and general form.
Classwork
1. Read this section carefully
2. Write important words and information
You have learned two forms of a quadratic equation. The vertex form, 2
y=a( x h) + k , gives you information about
transformations of the parent function, y=x . You used the general form, y=a x 2 +bx +c , to model many projectile
2

motion situations. In this lesson you will learn how to convert an equation from the vertex form to the general form.
The general form, y=a x 2 +bx +c , is the sum of three terms a x 2 , bx , and c . A term is an algebraic expression
that represents only multiplication and division between variables and constants. Recall that a sum of terms with
nonnegative integer exponents is called a polynomial. Variables cannot appear as exponents in a polynomial.

Here are some examples of polynomials.

The expression 17x has only one term, so it is called a monomial. The second expression has two terms and is called a
binomial. The third expression is a trinomial because it has three terms. If there are more than three terms, the
expression is generally referred to as a polynomial.
Recall that terms, whose variable parts are identical, such as 3 x and 2 x , are like terms. Terms such as 2 x 2 and
4
x are not like terms, because their variable components are different.

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 Mr. Ps Mathematics Class Unit 5

OBJECTIVE: You will be able to, in reading and writing, COMPARE properties of quadratic functions represented
differently (algebraically, graphically, tables, and descriptions) using the following academic vocabulary: polynomial,
quadratic, roots, parabola, vertex form, and general form.

Example A
Is each algebraic expression a polynomial? If so, combine like terms and state how many terms it has. If not, give a
reason why it is not a polynomial.

Solution
Expression Is it a Polynomial?

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 Mr. Ps Mathematics Class Unit 5

OBJECTIVE: You will be able to, in reading and writing, COMPARE properties of quadratic functions represented
differently (algebraically, graphically, tables, and descriptions) using the following academic vocabulary: polynomial,
quadratic, roots, parabola, vertex form, and general form.

Knowing how to square a binomial is a useful skill. It allows you to convert equations from vertex form to general form.

Example B
Rewrite y=2( x +3)2 5 in the general form, y=a x 2 +bx +c .

Solution
Original equation.

Square the binomial using a

rectangle diagram, as shown.

Use the distributive property.

Combine like terms.

In the example you expand ( x+ 3)2 when you rewrite it as x 2+6 x +9 in finding the general form. The vertex form tells
you about translations, reflections, stretches, and shrinks of the graph of the parent function, y=x 2 . The general form
tells youthe initial position, the velocity, and the force due to gravity in projectile motion applications. Later in this
chapter you will learn to convert the general form to the vertex form. Then youll be able to solve all forms of quadratic
equations symbolically.

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 Mr. Ps Mathematics Class Unit 5

OBJECTIVE: You will be able to, in reading and writing, COMPARE properties of quadratic functions represented
differently (algebraically, graphically, tables, and descriptions) using the following academic vocabulary: polynomial,
quadratic, roots, parabola, vertex form, and general form.

Exercises
1. Work Independently to solve the following problems
2. Anything that we dont finish in class, you will have to work on your
own

Easy Characteristics of Quadratic Equations

Medium Complete a function table quadratic functions
Hard Graph quadratic functions in vertex form
Expert Solve a quadratic equation using the zero product proper

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