Extrema and Intercepts of Quadratic Functions
Extrema and Intercepts of Quadratic Functions
Explore how the parts of a parabola are represented in its quadratic function.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Open-ended question 1
Describe a process for finding the -intercept of a quadratic function.
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Open-ended question 2
Describe a process for finding the -intercept(s) of a quadratic function.
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Open-ended question 3
Given a graph of a quadratic function, how can you tell if it has a maximum or a minimum?
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Open-ended question 4
Given an equation of a quadratic function, how can you tell if it has a maximum or a minimum?
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Open-ended question 5
Describe a process for finding the maximum or minimum of a quadratic function.
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