Desmos

Quadratic
Activity
Kavya Pandya
Part 1: Desmos Graphs

Points
Vertex: (2,7)
x = 6 (6,0)
x = -1 (-1,0)
Starting point of the firework : (-1,-3)
Additional point : (4,5)
 P2 The Equations : Vertex form

f(x) = a(x-h)2 + k Find a : y = a(x - h)2 + k

Vertex : (2,7)
In my situation, the vertex
Point : (4,5)
indicates the maximum
height of the fireworks,
h=2
k=7 which will ultimately turn
off at the x - intercept of 6
x=4 (as seen on the graph on
y=5 the previous slide).

∴
 The Equations : Standard Form
Using the Vertex Form → Standard Form
To convert from y = a(x - h)2 + k to y = ax2 + bx + c, we
have to expand.
When we plug these two equations
into Desmos, we can see that the
vertex and standard forms both
produce the same parabola. Due to
the fact that these two equations
are equivalent.
 Standard Form: Determine the vertex and the y -
intercept
The y - intercept is represented a = -½
by c in the standard form b=2
equation . c=5
The y-intercept, to my knowledge, is
the point where the parabola
If c is 5, I can use the formula
crosses the y-axis. The zeros, or
(x = -b/2a) to calculate the vertex
roots, of the quadratic function, the
x- intercept.
values of x at which y=0, are
represented by the x -intercepts if
Note : The vertex identified here is
they exist. The y - intercepts, in this
not exactly the same as the one
case, is measuring how high each
shown in the graph, but it is quite
parabola/firework will go.
close to the exact vertex of the
parabola.
 Standard Form to Vertex Form
(Completing The Square)

y = ax2+bx+c →y = a(x - h) + k
2

Completing the square

 Convert to Factored form & Determine the vertex
and x - intercepts
Simply by reviewing all of the
information obtained at the
beginning. The x - intercepts are x = -1
and x = 6.

In that case, the parabola's factored *As I previously stated, these

form should be aren't exactly the same as the
desmos graph, but they are the
. most accurate x - intercept
coordinates.*
However, when putting this formula
into demos it does not correspond
with the other two equations as they
all have to be equivalent. But by
applying discriminant formula, I was
able to find some precise
x-intercepts coordinates:
Convert to Factored form & Determine the vertex and x -
intercepts
I haven't used the factored
form to get the vertex since the a = -½
previous slide, as stated. b=2
Instead, I applied the standard c=5
form and used the discriminant
approach to find the
x-intercepts, as we learned in
Chapter 6.4.

To begin, we know that the

x-coordinate of a parabola's
vertex is -b/2a. I'll use that to
obtain x, then plugging x into the
standard form equation to get Ver
the vertex, which we already tex
: (2,
know is (2,7). 7)
 Convert to Factored form & Determine the vertex
and x - intercepts

What do the x - intercepts represent in your scenario?

- In my case, the x-intercepts signify a place where all of the

firework flames connect at the same moment and when the
firework flame (which I decided to make a parabola through)
terminates. The image I chose features multiple fireworks in the POI of all the
fireworks Where the
shape of a 'U,' as we can see (also known as a parabola). I chose firework
the one with the vertex to demonstrate an example of a ends
parabola (2,7). It had x-intercepts of -1 and +6, respectively.
Where x intercept -1 indicates the intersection/POI of all the
fireworks, and X intercept +6 depicts the parabola's
termination as the fireworks gradually fade
away.
 P3
To put it another way, I'll
use the standard form
equation to make y=3. To
answer this question, find
the x intercepts using the
quadratic formula.
Values of x when y = 3 I’ll be using this
equation to input a,b
and c into the quadratic
formula.
a = -1
b=4
c=4
These x-intercepts, in my
understanding, reflect the way the
fireworks intersect with each other
and when parabola ends with a y
intercept of 3. Looking at these new x
- intercepts, they aren't that
dissimilar from the originals, thus
there isn't much of a difference in my
opinion, except that this equation of
parabola and x intercepts has
compressed in shape.
 Axis of Symmetry
Real world scenarios of axis of symmetry :
For this question, to find the axis of
symmetry, i’ll use -b/2a formula and
- On both sides of a centre line, symmetrical
standard form equation.
balance (or symmetry) means that the piece
of art is the same on one side as the other,
a mirror image of itself.
- Symmetry permits the viewer's eye to
a = -½ easily view the entire painting, gives it
b=2 balance, and ensures that all of the
elements are in sync with one another.
c=5 Symmetry can also assist the artist in
conveying a message, such as one of
tranquilly.
- Symmetry establishes balance, and design
balance establishes harmony, order, and
aesthetically beautiful results. It can be
found all over nature, which is presumably
why we humans find it so appealing.
Axis of Symmetry - Examples

An even distribution of elements in a work

of art is referred to as balance. The most
common type of symmetry is bilateral
symmetry, or two-sided symmetry, in which
two half of a piece of art mirror each other,
as in Perugino's painting Christ Giving the
Keys of the Kingdom to St. Peter. The
symmetry in this picture gives it a sense of
peace, stability, and formality, as well as a
sense of balance. Take note of how the
structure and arches in the backdrop are
painted to create symmetry in the piece.
 Domain & Range
The domain and range for my
function can be demonstrated as :
Domain: [ -1, 6] or -1 ≤ x ≤ 6
Range: [ -3,7] or -3 ≤ y ≤ 7
I determines these solutions since The domain of a
graph refers to the set of possible input values; the
domain of a graph includes all of the input values
indicated on the x-axis. On the y-axis, the range
represents the set of possible output values. The use
of a domain for a function that is smaller than the
function's definition domain, in my opinion. Restricted
domains are frequently used to specify a function
one-to-one portion.
Domains are restricted for two primary reasons.
1) First, we can't divide by 0 since it's impossible.
2) Since this, the output will not be a real number,
so we can't take the square (or other even)
root of a negative number.
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