Quadratic relations encompass various mathematical concepts, including linear relations and their characteristics, such as x-intercepts and y-intercepts. The vertex is a crucial point where the curve changes direction, and the parabola, a symmetrical open-plane curve, is defined by its axis of symmetry.
Second differences: The differences between consecutive first differences and so on
First Differences: The difference between consecutive y-values
Quadratic Relations
a relation in the form of y = ax^2 + bx + c
a, b and c are real numbers and a can not equal zero
'a' value, 'k' value and 'h' value
The 'a' value can cause a vertical stretch or compression, changing the direction of opening and shape of the curve and/or it can cause a reflection
Right here shows a vertical compression by a
factor of 1/2
Reflection
a<0
Right here shows a vertical stretch by a factor of 3
The 'k' value controls the vertical translation of the parabola (up and down)
In this case the 'k' value is -1 and the vertical translation
was 1 down and horizontal translation was 3 to the right relative to y=x^2
In this case the 'h' value was +4 and
a horizontal translation of 4 to the left
relative to y=x^2
The 'h' value controls the horizontal translation of the parabola (left and right)
Main topic
Properties of a Parabola
Mirror points
A point that is reflected in the axis of symmetry
Curve of best fit
A curved line to best represent data or a trend in a scatter plot
Line of best fit
A straight line to best represent data or a trend in a scatter plot
Zeroes
They correspond to the x- intercept of the graph of the relation
A value of x which a relation has a value of 0
Maximum value occurs when parabola
opens downwards
Minimum value occurs when parabola opens upwards
Vertex, Axis of symmetry, Min/Max value, direction
of opening, Values 'x' may take, Values 'y' may take,
stretch or compression factor relative to y=x^2,
Congruent( = in size and shape)
Some Key definitions
y-intercepts: the y-coordinate of the point where a line or curve crosses the y- axis, at this point x is 0
X- intercepts: The x-coordinates of the point where a line or curve crosses the y- axis, at this point y=0
Linear relations
Straight line
Vertex: A point at which the curve changes direction
Congruent: Equal size and shape
Parabola: a symmetrical open plane curve formed by the
intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to its side
Axis of symmetry: Vertical line drawn through the vertex
Vertical Stretch and Compression
Vertical compression
is -1
Vertical stretch
is 1
Non Linear relations
y is the dependent variable
solved after x
affected by the independent variable (x)
x is the independent variable
to be solved 1st
Translation
Rotation
A transformation of a geometric shape in which each point is turned about a centre point
Reflection
A transformation in which a point and its image are equidistant from the line of reflection
STEP Method
How to do the step method:
1a, 3a, 5a, and 7a
Relation
May be expressed in ordered pairs, a table of values, a graph, or an equation
An identified pattern between 2 variable
Parabolas
Non-Linear relations
A curved line
Completing the Square
Quadratic Formula.
- If b^2-4ac=0 ! real root or 2 equal roots
- If b^2-4ac<0 no real roots
- If b^2-4ac>0 = to 2 real roots
Used best for precise roots
Solving Quadratic Equations
quadratic formula
always best for precise roots
C.T.S
Can be used always best when in standard form
factoring
Can be used sometimes/ use when C=0
graphing
Can be used always
Roots
also known ass x-intercepts or zeroes
Quadratic Equations
Factored form
What We Can Read: Direction of opening
and x-intercepts
Vertex form
What We Can Read: Vertex(h,k), Direction of opening,
The min/max value and AOS
Standard form
What can we read: Direction of opening
and Y-intercept
3 possible outcomes
Special Products
Greatest common factors are used in factoring polynomial,
In fact factoring is the opposite of expanding
Common Factors:
Difference of squares
Perfect square trinomial
Quadratic Expression
Ex: 4x^2+20 and x^2+7x+10 are quadratic expressions
A second degree polynomial
Multiply Polynomials
FOIL: (First, Outside, Inside, Last)
Formula: Y=x^2
Subtopic
Strategies on Solving Word Problems
1.Obtain info from the graph
2. Sketch important parts
with whatever information
you have
3. Understand
Sketch a graph
Find the vertex,
value of 'a', direction of opening
Find The Given.
Simple Quadratics
Variables
Algebra
Distributive Property
Expression
A mathematical phrase made up of numbers and variables,
connected by operators ( -, +)
Exponent Law
A set of rules that can be used to simplify powers
Exponent or Power
A raised number to indicate repeated multiplication of a base number