Algebra 1B

9.2B: Features of Quadratic Functions

Date: ________________

Using the graphing calculator at desmos.com, sketch each of the following functions and label the x-intercepts and axis of symmetry. 1.

y = x 2 - 12 x

2.

y = -2 x 2 - 16x

3.

y = 3x 2 + 18x

x-intercepts: ____________ axis of symmetry: _______

x-intercepts: ____________ axis of symmetry: _______

x-intercepts: ____________ axis of symmetry: _______

4.

Explain how to find the x-intercepts for the general function y = ax 2 + bx . Test your theory by graphing some other quadratic equations in this form to see if it works.

5.

Explain how to find the axis of symmetry for the general function y = ax 2 + bx . Test your theory by graphing some other quadratic equations in this form to see if it works.

Sketch the following functions and label the axis of symmetry for each. 6. 7. 8. y = x 2 - 12 x + 10 y = -2 x 2 - 16x - 10

y = 3x 2 + 18x + 16

axis of symmetry: _______ 9.

axis of symmetry: _______

axis of symmetry: _______

How does the axis of symmetry for y = ax 2 + bx + c compare to the axis of symmetry for

y = ax 2 + bx ?

10.

Explain in your own words how to find the axis of symmetry for the graph of the quadratic function y = ax 2 + bx + c . Create a specific example and walk through the steps for finding its axis of symmetry.

11.

Explain in your own words how to find the vertex for the graph of a quadratic function in the form y = ax 2 + bx + c . Use your example from #10 and walk through the steps for finding its vertex.