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distributive property
12.9 Vertex Form of a Quadratic Function:
Vocabulary: Find the definition for each of the
following words in your text, pages 901-914, then
copy it in your notebook.
• vertex form
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12.9 Vertex Form of a Quadratic Function:
Learning Goals:
1. Determine key characteristics of parabolas using
a graphing calculator.
2. Determine key characteristics of parabolas given
their equations in standard form.
3. Determine key characteristics of parabolas given
their equations in factored form.
4. Determine key characteristics of parabolas given
their equations in vertex form.
5. Write equations of parabolas given key
characteristics of their graphs.
Complete #1-2
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Complete #3-5
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Skills Practice
Pg. 905-907
• Vocabulary #1
• #1-6
• #7-12
• #13-18
• #19-24
• #25-30
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• Identify and use the different forms of
quadratic functions
• Find features of quadratic functions
• Compare properties of quadratic functions
• Graph quadratic functions in vertex form
• Graph quadratic functions in all forms
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12.9 Vertex Form of a Quadratic Function Exit Slip:
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