Unit 7 Quadratics I

Quadratic Review: LG 7.01 7.08 Algebra Homework Handout 7.6

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1. Identify the vertex of each graph. State whether it opens up or down and tell whether it is a minimum or maximum. Also, determine the equation for the axis of symmetry.

Given the completed tables below identify if it is a quadratic or absolute value, if it is quadratic what form the equation is in, the shape of the graph, opening direction of the graph, max. or min., vertex, and axis of symmetry 2.
x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y = |x-4| - 2 1 0 -1 -2 -1 0 1

3.
x -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 y = x + 2x -4 4 -1 -4 -5 -4 -1 4 1
2

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4.
x 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 y = -2(x-3) -18 -8 -2 0 -2 -8 -18
2

Determine the opening direction and max./min. for the following three equations
5. y = 3x - 4
2

6. y = 2.5x + 2x - 6
2

7. y = 3x x + 3
2

Order each group of quadratic functions from widest to narrowest graph. 2 2 2 8. y = 2x , y = 4x , y = 3x 1 2 1 2 2

9.

y x , y 3x , y x 3 6

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Determine the vertex, axis of symmetry and roots for the following quadratic functions.
10. f (x) = x + 2x + 1
2

11. f (x) = -2(x 2) + 1

2

12. f (x) = 2x - 2x+ 1

13.

14. f (x) = 3x 3x + 4
2

15. f (x) = 5(x +2) 5

2

16. A relief organization flew over a village and dropped a package of food and medicine. The plane

is flying at 1000 feet. The function h = 16t2 + 1000 gives the packages height h above the ground (in feet) after t seconds. Graph the function. How many seconds does it take for the package to hit the ground?

Identify the vertex and axis of symmetry for each of the following equations
17. y = -x -6x + 3
2

18.

19. y = 2x +8x + 7
2

20. Jared is casting his fishing line with a lead sinker attached over the edges of a pier. The pier is 15 feet above the water. The function h = 16t2 + 15 gives the sinkers height h above

the water (in feet) after t seconds. Graph the function. How many seconds does it take for the sinker to hit the water?

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For the next two problems complete the chart and answer the questions

21. Equation: Y = 2(x-1)2 - 4

Opening Direction:

Max or Min:

Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry:

Solutions:

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22. Equation: Y = -2x2 + 4x - 4

Opening Direction:

Max or Min:

Vertex:

Axis of Symmetry:

Solutions:

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23. Writing Discuss how the graph of y = x 7 differs from the graph of y = x .

24. Writing Explain how you can determine if the parabola has been shifted up or

down by examining the equation.

25. Open-Ended Write the equation of a quadratic function for which the graph opens

in the same direction as the graph of y = x2, is wider than the graph of y = x2, and is shifted up compared to the graph of y = x2.

Determine the zero(s) for the corresponding quadratic equations. 26. y = (x-3)(x+8)

27.

y = 3x2 2x 3

28.

y = x(3x+9)

29.

y = (x + 4)(2x-3)

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30. A baseball player hit a ball with an upward velocity of 46 ft/s. Its height h in feet after t seconds is 2 given by the function h = 16t + 46t + 6. What is the maximum height the ball reaches? How long will it take the baseball to reach the maximum height? How long does it take for the ball to hit the ground?

31. A football is thrown into the air with an initial upward velocity of 60 ft/s. Its height h in feet after t seconds is given by the function h = 16t2 + 60t + 6. a. After how many seconds will the ball hit the ground? b. What will the height be at t = 3 seconds?