Study Guide for Quadratic Models (edited 3/11/2002)


Reading from Supplementary Online Text

Textbook Sections - Chapter 5.5

Quadratic Functions by Examples (Worked Out Solutions)

Chapter Challenge Problem(s)

In Class Workshop: Quadratic Model Workshop

Interactive Mastery Practice Tests / Homework with solutions (Self-Assessemnt Interactive Learning Homework Exercises)

Flash Card:
Standard Form:

Example

Vertex Form

Vertex:

Example:

Vertex is 

Review Complete the Square:

Quadratic Zeros

Example

Zeros: value of x when y = 0 

Zeros are (-3, 0) and (2, 0)

Quadratic Formula:

To find the zeros: 

Example: 

Where 

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The Linear Model is used by almost every business because it is a simple way to see trend or to simplify more
complex mathematical models. It is also the easiest to solve for the inverse of a function. In effect you only need
2 points to find the formula for a linear model.

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