Lesson 22
Features of Parabolas
- Let’s recall what we know about parabolas.
22.1: Matching Quadratic Graphs
Match the equation to the graph. Be prepared to explain your reasoning.
- y = x^2+x
- y = \text{-}x^2 - 3x
- y = (x-1)(x+5)
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y = x^2 + 5x +1
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22.2: Features of a Quadratic Graph
- Graph the function y = x^2 -10x + 16.
- Find the coordinates for the
- x-intercepts
- y-intercept
- vertex
- Draw a dashed line along the line of symmetry for the graph.
- What do you notice about the line of symmetry as it relates to the:
- vertex
- x-intercepts
- Use the line of symmetry and the y-intercept to find another point on the parabola.
22.3: What Do You Know?
- Write a function that is represented by a graph with x-intercepts at (\text-3,0) and (1,0).
- Without graphing the function, find the y-intercept. Explain or show your reasoning.
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Without using graphing technology, use the three points you know to sketch the graph of this function.
- What is the x-coordinate of the vertex? Explain your reasoning.
- Using the x-coordinate you found for the vertex, find the coordinate pair for the vertex.
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- What do you know about the coordinates of the y-intercept?
- What do you know about the coordinates of the vertex?