4-1 Quadratic Functions and

Transformations
Kiran Satyavarapu
Algebra II
Coolidge High School

I will be able to identify and graph quadratic

functions.

Algebra 2 Foundations, pg 204

I will be able to identify and graph quadratic

functions.

In the Solve It, you used the parabolic shape of the horses
jump.
A parabola is the graph of a quadratic function, which you can
write in the form f(x) = ax + bx + c, where a 0.

Algebra 2 Foundations, pg 204

Key Vocabulary

Parabola
Quadratic Function
Vertex
Axis of Symmetry

I will be able to identify and graph quadratic

functions.

Algebra 2 Foundations, pg 204

The Graph of a Quadratic Function

The graph of a quadratic function

f ( x) ax bx c
2

The parabola opens up when a > 0

The parabola opens down when a < 0

I will be able to identify and graph quadratic

functions.

Graph the Function f(x) = x2

Algebra 2 Foundations, pg 205

I will be able to identify and graph quadratic

functions.

Graph the Function f(x) = 1/3 x2

Algebra 2 Foundations, pg 205

Vertex Form

The vertex of the parabola is at (h, k).

Horizontal Translations:
If f(x) = (x 2)2
f(x) = a(x h)2 + k
h=
The graph moves ____ units to the_____.

Horizontal Translations:
If f(x) = (x + 3)2
f(x) = a(x h)2 + k

The graph moves ____ units to the_____.

Vertical Translations:
If f(x) = (x)2 + 2
f(x) = a(x h)2 + k

The graph moves ____ units to the_____.

Vertical Translations:
If f(x) = (x)2 1
f(x) = a(x h)2 + k

The graph moves ____ units to the_____.

Horizontal and Vertical Translations:

If f(x) = (x 3)2 + 1
f(x) = a(x h)2 + k

The graph moves ____ units to the_____.

Graph the quadratic function

(1st method)
f(x) = x2 + 3

Graph the quadratic function

(2nd method)
f(x) = x2 + 3
Find the h and k values
and draw the parabola

Book Work
Turn to page 199 and answer the
problems from 7 22 and 29 34.