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R1) What shape is a quadratic function? What causes the graph to open up? R2) What are the different ways to fi nd the vertex of a parabola? Which do you prefer? R3) What do you fi nd most diffi cult about completing the square? 10.6 Applications of Quadratic Functions and Graphing Other Parabolas What are your objectives for Section 10.6? How can you accomplish each objective? 1 Find the Maximum or Minimum Value of a Quadratic Function • Learn how to fi nd the Maximum or Minimum Value of a Quadratic Function. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 1. 2 Given a Quadratic Function, Solve an Applied Problem Involving a Maximum or Minimum Value • Be able to determine whether the problem involves a maximum or minimum. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 2. 3 Write a Quadratic Function to Solve an Applied Problem Involving a Maximum or Minimum Value • Follow the procedure for Solving a Max/Min Problem. Write this procedure in your notes. • Review methods for solving quadratic equations. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 3. 4 Graph Parabolas of the Form x a(y k)2 h • Follow the procedure for Graphing an Equation of the Form x a(y k)2 h. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 4. 5 Rewrite x ay2 by c as x a(y k)2 h by Completing the Square • Review the procedure for Completing the Square. Write the procedure in your own words. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 5. 6 Find the Vertex of the Graph of x ay2 by c Using y b 2a , and Graph the Equation • Review the vertex formula in Section 10.5, and notice the slight differences when using the formula for these graphs. • Know the procedures for Graphing Parabolas from the Form x ay2 by c. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 6. Read the explanations, follow the examples, take notes, and complete the You Trys. SECTION 10.6 Applications of Qu www.mhhe.com/messersmith adratic Functions and Graphing Other Parabolas 667


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