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Intermediate Algebra – Student Workbook – Second Edition 2013

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Lesson 5a - Introduction to Quadratic Functions<br />

Mini-Lesson<br />

Problem 2<br />

MEDIA EXAMPLE <strong>–</strong> GRAPH QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS<br />

Given the Quadratic Function f(x) = -3x 2 - 2x, complete the table and generate a graph of the<br />

function.<br />

Identity the coefficients a, b, c<br />

Which direction does the parabola<br />

open? why?<br />

What is the y-intercept?<br />

Problem 3<br />

YOU TRY <strong>–</strong> GRAPH QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS<br />

Given the Quadratic Function f(x) = 2x 2 - 5, complete the table and generate a graph of the<br />

function.<br />

Identity the coefficients a, b, c<br />

Which direction does the parabola<br />

open? why?<br />

What is the y-intercept? Plot and label<br />

on the graph.<br />

Scottsdale Community College Page 186 <strong>Intermediate</strong> <strong>Algebra</strong>

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