Exploring Quadratic Functions: Key Concepts and Graph Insights

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12/13/2025

Algebra 1

Understanding Quadratic Functions

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Exploring Quadratic Functions: Key Concepts and Graph Insights

Roewen

@scratchyeyes

Quadratic functions are mathematical expressions that create parabolas when graphed.... Show more

Features of Quadratic Functions

A quadratic function follows the standard form f(x) = ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants. You can also write it in vertex form as f(x) = a $x-h$ ² + k, which immediately tells you the vertex coordinates (h, k).

Every quadratic function creates a parabola with an axis of symmetry - an invisible vertical line that cuts the parabola into mirror images. You can find this line using the formula x = -b/2a. The vertex is the highest or lowest point on the parabola, depending on which way it opens.

Speaking of opening, the value of 'a' determines the parabola's direction. When a > 0, the parabola opens upward (like a cup), and when a < 0, it opens downward $like an upside-down cup$ . The larger the absolute value of 'a', the narrower the parabola.

Remember This! The vertex form f(x) = a $x-h$ ² + k is super helpful for quickly identifying the vertex (h,k) without doing extra calculations. This saves time on tests!

Let's see how this works in examples:

For f(x) = 2x² - 4x + 1: The vertex form is f(x) = 2 $x-1$ ² - 1, so the vertex is at (1, -1) and the axis of symmetry is x = 1. Since a = 2 is positive, the parabola opens upward.
For g(x) = -3x² + 6x - 2: The vertex form is g(x) = -3 $x-1$ ² + 1, giving a vertex at (1, 1) and axis of symmetry at x = 1. With a = -3 being negative, the parabola opens downward.

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Exploring Quadratic Functions: Key Concepts and Graph Insights

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Quadratic functions are mathematical expressions that create parabolas when graphed. They appear everywhere from the path of a thrown ball to engineering designs. Understanding their key features helps you solve real-world problems and ace your algebra tests!

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Features of Quadratic Functions

Remember This! The vertex form f(x) = a $x-h$ ² + k is super helpful for quickly identifying the vertex (h,k) without doing extra calculations. This saves time on tests!

Let's see how this works in examples:

For f(x) = 2x² - 4x + 1: The vertex form is f(x) = 2 $x-1$ ² - 1, so the vertex is at (1, -1) and the axis of symmetry is x = 1. Since a = 2 is positive, the parabola opens upward.
For g(x) = -3x² + 6x - 2: The vertex form is g(x) = -3 $x-1$ ² + 1, giving a vertex at (1, 1) and axis of symmetry at x = 1. With a = -3 being negative, the parabola opens downward.