Graphing quadratic equations (gr 10 math)
In factored form, how do you find the axis of symmetry?
The equidistant point between the x intercepts
In factored form, how do you determine the x intercepts?
set the y value to zero, swap the signs of the numbers in the factors.
In factored form, how do you find the y-intercept?
replace the x's in the factors with zero, then multiple the subsequent answers.
In factored form, what is the simplistuc way of finding the vertex?
Set the x value in the factors to the axis of symmetry. Then multiple the subsequent answers.
In vertex form, what does the a value do?
stretches or compresses, aka changes the step pattern
How do you find the vertex in vertex form?
switch the sign of the h value, follow it with the k value. (h, k)
how do you know the axis of symmetry in vertex form?
reverse the sign of the h value.
Why would an equation in vertex form get inverted?
The a value being negative