Quadratics are equations that involve a variable raised to the power of 2.
They have three parts: .
determines how steep or flat the curve is, shifts the curve horizontally, and affects its vertical
position.
By solving quadratics, we find values for the variable that make the equation true.
These equations are used in areas like physics and engineering to solve problems involving motion and
relationships.
Quadratic functions involve a variable squared, represented by an equation of the form
They create a curved line called a parabola when graphed. The coefficient determines whether the
parabola opens upward or downward.
The constants and affect the position of the parabola.
Lesson 1a: Intro to Quadratics
Graphing a quadratic function using transformations is a method that starts with the basic form of a quadratic equation and then applies shifts, stretches or compressions, and reflections to graph the given quadratic function.
Lesson 1b: Graphing Using Transformations
Writing a quadratic function using transformations involves starting with the standard form of a quadratic function and then applying various transformations like vertical shifts, horizontal shifts, vertical stretches or compressions, and reflections to create a new quadratic function.
Lesson 1c: Writing Using Transformations
Completing the square is a technique used to rewrite a quadratic equation in standard form into its
vertex form.
This method is particularly useful for solving quadratic equations, graphing quadratic functions, and
analyzing their properties.
Lesson 1d: Completing the Square
The square root principle is foundational for solving quadratic equations, especially those that can be
easily rearranged into a form where one side of the equation is a perfect square.
It's also a key concept in understanding the properties of quadratic functions and their graphs, as it
relates directly to finding the x-intercepts or zeros of the function.
Lesson 2a: Radicals / Square Root Principle
Graphing provides a visual way to understand the solutions of a quadratic equation, especially helpful for identifying the number of real solutions and getting an approximate value for those solutions.
Lesson 2b: Solving Quadratics - Graphing
Factoring is an elegant method for solving quadratics when applicable, but it's worth noting that not all
quadratic equations can be easily factored, especially if they have irrational or complex roots.
In such cases, other methods like completing the square, using the quadratic formula, or graphing may be
more appropriate.
Lesson 2c: Solving Quadratics - Factoring
The quadratic formula is particularly useful because it can be applied to any quadratic equation, regardless of whether it can be easily factored or not.
Lesson 2d: Solving Quadratics - Quadratic Formula
Quadratics are used in math, science, and engineering to solve various problems and find important points
on graphs and are used to describe real-life situations and solve problems involving maximum or minimum
values.
They help us understand and analyze various phenomena in fields like physics, business, and engineering.
Lesson 3a: Applications Part I
Quadratics are used in math, science, and engineering to solve various problems and find important points
on graphs and are used to describe real-life situations and solve problems involving maximum or minimum
values.
They help us understand and analyze various phenomena in fields like physics, business, and engineering.