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- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
4. Polynomial Functions
Quadratic Functions
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Problem 19
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn Exercises 17–38, use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation of the parabola's axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function's domain and range. f(x)=(x−1)^2+2
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Vertex of a Quadratic Function
The vertex of a quadratic function in the form f(x) = a(x-h)² + k is the point (h, k) where the parabola reaches its maximum or minimum value. This point is crucial for sketching the graph, as it indicates the highest or lowest point of the curve, depending on the direction it opens. For the given function, the vertex is at (1, 2).
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Axis of Symmetry
The axis of symmetry for a quadratic function is a vertical line that passes through the vertex, dividing the parabola into two mirror-image halves. It can be expressed as x = h, where h is the x-coordinate of the vertex. In this case, the axis of symmetry for f(x) = (x−1)² + 2 is x = 1.
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Domain and Range of Quadratic Functions
The domain of a quadratic function is the set of all possible x-values, which is typically all real numbers for parabolas. The range, however, depends on the vertex; if the parabola opens upwards, the range starts from the y-coordinate of the vertex to positive infinity. For the function f(x) = (x−1)² + 2, the domain is all real numbers, and the range is [2, ∞).
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