BGSU MATH 1210
Section 3.1
Quadratic Functions and Models
Important
Topics
- Identify a quadratic function
- Given a quadratic function in the form
, convert to vertex form
- Given a quadratic function in vertex form, convert to
- Determine the leading coefficient of a quadratic function and tell if the graph will open "up" or "down"
- Graph a quadratic function
- Find the vertex of a quadratic function using the vertex formula
- Given a graph of a quadratic function, write its formula in vertex form
- Solve applications and model data
- Use quadratic regression to model data
Calculator Skills
- Perform quadratic regression
- Find the vertex of a quadratic function using the Maximum or Minimum in the CALC menu
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