Warm-Up Transformations of Quadratic Functions
Recalling Slope-Intercept Form
𝑥 y
4
–4
–4 4
−3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1
x y
4
–4
–4 4
𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 1
run = 1 rise = 3
𝒙 𝒚
–3 –8
–1 –2
1 4
3 10
Table of values Standard Form Slope-Intercept Form
Slope-intercept form:
x y
4
–4
–4 4
𝑦 = 𝑥
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏
x y
4
–4
–4 4
𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 1
run = 1 rise = 3
𝑦 =
1𝑥 + 0
Warm-Up Transformations of Quadratic Functions
Lesson Question
Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
• Use completing the to write quadratic functions in the form .
• Describe the effects of changes in 𝑎, ℎ, and 𝑘 to the of a function in the form 𝑦 = 𝑎 𝑥 − ℎ 2+ 𝑘.
graph square
𝑦 = 𝑎 𝑥 − ℎ 2+ 𝑘
transformation
an operation on a figure that may change its location in a plane, , or shape
vertex form of a quadratic equation
the form , where 𝑎, ℎ, and 𝑘 are real numbers, and 𝑎 is not , and in which the point (ℎ, 𝑘) is the of the parabola
Words to Know
Fill in this table as you work through the lesson. You may also use the glossary to help you.
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orientation
zero
𝑦 = 𝑎 𝑥 − ℎ 2+ 𝑘
vertex
Instruction Transformations of Quadratic Functions
Lesson Question
Can graphing a quadratic function be made easier by changing its form?
A transformation of an equation is an
operation on an equation that may change its in a plane or its .
• Translation (slide)
• Reflection (flip)
•
• Stretch or Shrink
Transformations
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2
Vertical Translation of 𝒚 = 𝒙
𝟐𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥2+ 𝑘, 𝑎 = 1
Because 𝑘 is added to the -values of 𝑦 = 𝑥2, the 𝑦-values increase and decrease, causing vertical shifts.
• If 𝑘 > 0, the graph shifts 𝑘 units .
• If 𝑘 < 0, the graph shifts 𝑘 units .
location
downward
shape
Dilation
x y
2
upward
xy
4
–4 4
8
𝑦 = 𝑥2+ 2 𝑦 = 𝑥2
𝑦 = 𝑥2− 1
4
Instruction
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Transformations of Quadratic Functions
Horizontal Translation of 𝒚 = 𝒙
𝟐Vertex Form
The vertex form of a quadratic equation is the form 𝑦 = 𝑎 𝑥 − ℎ 2+ 𝑘, where:
• 𝑎, ℎ, and 𝑘 are real numbers.
• 𝑎 is not .
• (ℎ, 𝑘) is the of the parabola.
𝑦 = 𝑎 𝑥 − ℎ 2, 𝑎 = 1
Because ℎ is subtracted from , the same graph appears when 𝑥 is ℎ units
greater.
• If ℎ > 0, the graph shifts ℎ units to the .
• If ℎ < 0, the graph shifts ℎ units to the .
left
right
xy
–4 2
8
–2 6 4
𝑦 = 𝑥2 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 2)2
𝑦 = (𝑥 − 3)2
zero
vertex
x y
–2 2
4 2
–4 –2
–4 4
𝑦 =
𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥2
x y
–2 2
4 2
–2
–4 4
𝑦 = + 1
𝑦 = (𝑥 − 3)2+ 1
–4
Instruction
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Transformations of Quadratic Functions
Quadratic Function Equations
Example:
How 𝒂 Affects the Orientation of a Parabola
𝑥 − 2 − 2 + 1
𝑦 = 𝑥2− 4𝑥 + 4 + 1 𝑦 = 𝑥2− 4𝑥 + 5
x –1 0 2 4 3
y 10 5 1 5 10
x y
–2 2
8 6 4 2 10
2
,1
9
What happens if we change the value of 𝑎 from positive to negative?
• The orientation changes (flips upside down).
• The vertex (ℎ, 𝑘) stays the same.
• The parabola is reflected over the line 𝑦 = 𝑘.
−
2−( − 3)
2𝑦 = 𝑥 − 2 2+ 1 𝑦 =
Instruction
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Transformations of Quadratic Functions
The Effect of 𝒂 on 𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙
𝟐Case Effect
𝑎 > 1 The parabola stretches .
𝑎 < −1 The parabola flips and vertically.
−1 < 𝑎 < −1 The parabola vertically (widens).
x y
–2 2
4 2
–4 –2
–4 4
𝒂 is sometimes called the “stretch factor” of a parabola.
vertically
shrinks
𝑗 𝑥 = −4𝑥2 ℎ 𝑥 = 0.5𝑥2 𝑔 𝑥 = 2𝑥2 𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑥2
𝑘 𝑥 = −1 6𝑥2
stretches
Instruction
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Transformations of Quadratic Functions
Identifying the Constants in Vertex Form
Vertex form: 𝑦 = 𝑎 𝑥 − ℎ 2+ 𝑘 Example: 𝑦 = 5 𝑥 − 7 2+ 9
ℎ = 7 𝑘 = 9 𝑎 =
vertex at
7
, 95
Example: 𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 3 2 − 4 𝑎 =
ℎ = −3 𝑘 = −4
vertex at −3,
−1
−4
x 2
10
6 2
14
10 18
6
14 18
(7, 9) y
Instruction
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Transformations of Quadratic Functions
Completing the Square to Change a Quadratic Function to Vertex Form
Example:
Changing a Quadratic Function to Vertex Form When 𝒂 ≠ 𝟏
𝑦 = 𝑥2− 4𝑥 + 5
𝑦 = 𝑥2− 4𝑥 + −2 2+ 5 − −2 2 𝑦 = 𝑥2− 4𝑥 + 4 + 5 − 4
𝑦 = (𝑥 − 2) 𝑥 − 2 + 1 𝑦 =
(𝑥 − 2)
2+ 1
Write the function in standard form.
Add the square of of𝑏.
Also, subtract it.
Factor the perfect-square
trinomial.
Write the function in form.
half
vertex
Example:
𝑦 = 4𝑥2− 8𝑥 + 5 𝑦 = 4(𝑥2− 2𝑥) + 5
𝑦 = 4 𝑥2− 2𝑥 + −1 2 + 5 − 4 −1 2 𝑦 = 4(𝑥 − 1) 𝑥 − 1 + 5 − 4
Write in form.
Factor 4 from the first two terms.
Add and subtract so the function remains . Factor the perfect-square
standard
unchanged
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Summary
Answer
Can graphing a quadratic function be made easier by changing its form?
Transformations of Quadratic Functions
Lesson Question
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2 Review: Key Concepts
(Sample answer) Graphing a quadratic function is made easier by writing the function in the vertex form, 𝑦 = 𝑎 𝑥 − ℎ
2+ 𝑘. In this equation, indicates whether the parabola opens up or down, and its magnitude affects the width of the parabola. The vertex of the parabola is ( ).
• The vertex form of a quadratic function is 𝑦 = 𝑎 𝑥 − ℎ 2+ 𝑘.
• The of its graph is (ℎ, 𝑘).
• The constant a indicates
whether the parabola opens up or down, and its magnitude affects the of the parabola.
vertex
width
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥2 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − ℎ 2+ 𝑘
(h, k)
(0, 0)
h k
2 6 10
2 6
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Review: Common Problem Types
Summary
2
Transformations of Quadratic Functions
To write a quadratic function in vertex form:
1. Write the equation in standard form: 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥2+ 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐.
2. If 𝑎 is not 1, it out of the first two terms.
3. Form 𝑎 perfect-square trinomial by taking of 𝑏 and squaring it, then adding it to the first two terms and subtracting it from the constant.
4. Write the trinomial as a binomial . 5. Write it in vertex form, 𝑦 = 𝑎 𝑥 − ℎ 2+ 𝑘.
factor
half
squared
Summary
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