Name _________________________

Date _______________ Period ____

UNIT 9 NOTES
ALGEBRA 1 HONORS
Quadratics
I. Quadratic Graphs and their Properties(A.F2.b/c)
A. Background Information – Function Review
1. Recall from Unit 3 that we learned about functions which are
relationships where each ____________ has exactly ____
output. The functions we worked with before were linear and
showed a _____________ rate of change.
2. Also in Unit 3, we learned about parent functions and their
transformations. For example, y = x is a __________
parent function. If we were to transform it to y = 2x+3 that
means we would shift the graph ___ up and it would have a
slope that is ______ times more steep.
B. Background information – Quadratic Functions
1. In Quadratic Functions, the rate of change is NOT constant. Its graph is a
symmetric, U-shaped curve called a _____________________ with either a
highest point called the ______________ value or a lowest point that is
called the __________________ value. The quadratic parent function is
_______________ and is represented in the graph to the left. Because the
graph has symmetry, one side will match the other over an imaginary line
called the _______ of symmetry. The highest or lowest points of a
parabola is its _____________, which always sits on the axis of symmetry.

FORMS: 𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙𝟐 𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒄 𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄

2. In a quadratic function the “__” determines the width of

the parabola & which direction it opens. If it is positive, the
parabola opens ____. If negative, the parabola opens ______.

3. Understanding the value of “a” in the y = ax2 quadratic function:

If |𝒂| = 𝟏 If |𝒂| > 𝟏 If |𝒂| < 𝟏
_____________________ ___________________ ___________________

4. Form of a Graph The form of the equation tells us what to expect for
how the parabola will look. It’s a good check!
y = ax2 y = ax2 + c y = ax2 + bx + c
Vertex will be at Origin Vertex on y-axis Vertex can be anywhere on
graph
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C. Identifying and Graphing Quadratic Functions

Tips for Graphing a Quadratic Function

Because a parabola is SYMMETRIC, just find the first few coordinates on one side first, then
reflect them over the axis of symmetry. Zeros (a.k.a. Roots or Solutions) of the Quadratic
equation are the value(s) where the graph crosses the x-axis.
The x-intercepts are similar to the zeros, but they are listed as an ordered pair.

1
𝑥 𝑦= 𝑥2 (𝑥, 𝑦)
3
Domain: ________________

Range:__________________

x-intercept(s): ____________

zeros: __________________

VIDEO: How to find x & y Intercepts

The y-axis is the axis of symmetry for graphs of functions in the 𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒄
format, the value of the “___” determines the shift up or down.

Make a table to compare and graph each function.

HWK (#51) MATHSPACE: Quadratic Graphs & Their Properties

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Quadratics
II. Solving Quadratic Equations (A.EI3.a/c)

Our lesson goal today is to solve quadratic equations for their roots using either a graph,
LESSON
GOAL

square roots or factoring. We will know we understand how to use these methods when we can
verify our result with a DESMOS graph.

1. Today we will solve Quadratic equations by graphing, finding the square root
and factoring. The solution(s) to a quadratic equation are the x-intercept(s)
also known as the __________ of the equation or the ___________ of the equation.

“= y” is now
2. “= 0” in
order to find
x-intercepts
(roots)
because the
y-coordinate
must be 0.

3. A quadratic equation can have one, two or no real-number solutions for our class
this year, depending on where the graph crosses the x-axis. If a graph does not
cross the x-axis, then there is ______ ________________ .

B. Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing

Use any method you like to graph the equation. Then determine the solutions from the graph.

Analyzing your results: Without graphing, how could you tell that problem C had no
real solutions? _________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________
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Quadratics

C. Solving Quadratic Equations by Using Square Roots

1) You can solve equations in the form 𝑥 2 = 𝑘 by finding the square roots of each side.

2) Be sure to ISOLATE the ______________ FIRST, then you can square root.
Because it is a square root, there will always be ________ answers. You may need
to determine if one or both of them are reasonable for the solution.

Now use this knowledge to solve a real-world based problem.

What answer is the most reasonable? Why?
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d. Factoring to Solve Quadratic Equations(Alg.4.c.2, Alg.4.c.9)
1. We can solve quadratic equations using the Zero-Product property. Because
we are setting our quadratic equation equal to zero, we are indicating that
one of the factors of the binomials will result in zero. Our solutions are the
values that would make either of the binomials in the product result in zero.
SAMPLE A: Factored Equation SAMPLE B: Use GCF to factor
If (x + 3)(x + 2) = 0 9k2 – 27k = 0
either x + 3 = 0 OR x + 2 = 0

Now you try…. Find the solutions (roots) for each of the following problems:
(4t + 1)(t – 2) = 0 b2 + 13 b = 0

2. Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

a. You can also use the _______ -____________ property to solve equations
in the form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 ONLY IF the quadratic expression 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
can be factored.
b. Before solving the quadratic equation by factoring, be sure that it
is in _____________ ________ first and set equal to ________.
Sample 1 Sample 2
What are the solutions for the given equation? What are the solutions for the given equation?
𝟐
𝒙 + 𝟖𝒙 + 𝟏𝟓 = 𝟎 𝟒𝒙𝟐 − 𝟐𝟏𝒙 = 𝟏𝟖

NOTE: In _________________ format NOTE: In _________________ format

Can you factor it with mental math? Show ALL the factoring steps.

VIDEO: Solving Quadratics Equations by Factoring

(#52) MATHSPACE: Solving Quadratics by Graphing/Square Roots/Factoring

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III. The Quadratic Formula & the Discriminant(A.EI3.a/b/c)

A. Understanding the DISCRIMINANT in Quadratic Equations

1. Recall that quadratic equations can have ____, _____ or ___ real-number
solutions. A quadratic equation can never have more than two solutions.

In the form 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄 = 𝟎, the discriminant is:

𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
The value of the discriminant will indicate
the number of solutions of the equation.

𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄 > 𝟎 2 solutions

𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄 = 𝟎 1 solution
𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄 < 𝟎 NO solutions

Sample 1: How many real number solutions does 2x2 -3x = -5 have?

be sure to set your

Standard Form
quadratic equation
equal to zero FIRST.

Using DESMOS to find the zeros of a Quadratic equation.

1) Type in the given quadratic equation. 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟏𝟏𝒙 + 𝟐𝟓 = 𝟎
2) Look at the graph in DESMOS. Identify the zeros
(on the x-axis.)
3) Write your answer as a set. If needed, round to
the nearest thousandths place.
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B. Using the Quadratic Formula

You can find the solutions (aka _______ or ____________) to any quadratic
equation using the quadratic formula.

If we already have other methods ( graphing, square roots or ____________) to solve a

Quadratic Equation, why do we need the Quadratic Formula? The Quadratic formula can
be used at any time to solve Quadratic equations, but it is especially helpful when
the solutions/roots/zeros are not an integer.

−𝒃 ± √𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝒙=
𝟐𝒂
PRACTICE: Solve the following problems using the Quadratic Formula.
If not exact answers, round ONLY THE FINAL ANSWER to the nearest tenths place.
Use the Quadratic Formula to Use the Quadratic Formula to What are the EXACT solutions (no
find the solutions to: find the solutions to: decimals)? Be sure that exact
answers are FULLY simplified.
𝒙𝟐 − 𝟖 = 𝟐𝒙 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟕𝒙 + 𝟐 = 𝟎
2x2 +10x = -11

(#53) “Ghost in the Fog” Puzzle + Discriminant Wkt

(#54) MATHSPACE – The Quadratic Formula & The Discriminant
Show work on lined paper similar to how we practiced it in our notes!
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IV. Curve of Best Fit (A.ST1.d/e)
1. Recall that Scatter plots are graphs that show a relationship between two sets of data. In Unit 4
we created scatter plots to create a line of best fit for Linear Regressions. This unit, we will use
our calculators to derive a curve of best fit for Quadratic Regressions.

B. CURVE OF BEST FIT – QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS

Create a scatter plot in DESMOS by using a table. The points will
Temperature in Burke, VA automatically plot on the graph. Just zoom in or out to see the scatter plot
on March 14:
Hours Passed Temperature
completely.
(after midnight) (° F)
Describe the relationship in the scatter plot:
0 41
3 40
________________________________________________________
6 45
9 51
________________________________________________________
12 58
15 63
The relationship between time of day and temperature appears to take the
18 60 shape of a _______________. Therefore, our curve of best fit will be a
21 53 _________________ function.
24 47

How to use DESMOS to calculate and graph the Curve of Best Fit
Since the relationship appears to be QUADRATIC function, we will use a QUADRATIC REGRESSION.

DESMOS STEPS: 1) Make a table to enter data.

2) Then: 𝒚𝟏 ~𝒂𝒙𝟏 𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙𝟏 + 𝒄 for the QUADRATIC REGRESSION.
3) Look for parameters. Write quadratic equation with a, b, & c values.

Equation: _________________________________________
Use your equation to make a prediction.
Sample: What temperature can you predict for 4am (4 hours passed, x = 4)? (Plug into your equation!)

HWK (#55)- MATHSPACE: Line & Curve of Best Fit Practice