Math Problem Statement

Write the given expression in the form f(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k. Identify the vertex. Exercises 35-42.

Solution

From the image, we have two types of questions:

  1. Graphs (33 and 34): These display parabolas, and you're likely being asked to describe characteristics of the parabola, such as vertex, axis of symmetry, and domain/range.

  2. Exercises 35-42: The goal is to rewrite each function in the form f(x)=a(xh)2+kf(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k, which is the vertex form of a parabola. This involves completing the square and identifying the vertex.

I'll walk through one example of completing the square for these exercises.

Example: Exercise 35

We are given:
f(x)=x23xf(x) = x^2 - 3x

To convert this to vertex form, we complete the square:

  1. Factor out the coefficient of x2x^2, but here it's 1, so we skip this step.
  2. Take half the coefficient of xx (which is -3), square it, and add and subtract it inside the equation: x23x=(x23x+(32)2)(32)2x^2 - 3x = \left( x^2 - 3x + \left( \frac{-3}{2} \right)^2 \right) - \left( \frac{-3}{2} \right)^2 =(x32)294= (x - \frac{3}{2})^2 - \frac{9}{4}

Thus, the vertex form is: f(x)=(x32)294f(x) = (x - \frac{3}{2})^2 - \frac{9}{4}

The vertex is (32,94)\left( \frac{3}{2}, -\frac{9}{4} \right).

Would you like me to solve the rest or provide more details on completing the square?

Relative Questions:

  1. What is the process for finding the axis of symmetry for a parabola?
  2. How do you determine if a parabola opens upwards or downwards?
  3. What is the relationship between the vertex form of a quadratic and its graph?
  4. How do you calculate the y-intercept of a quadratic function?
  5. What are the key differences between the standard form and vertex form of a quadratic function?

Tip: In vertex form f(x)=a(xh)2+kf(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k, the vertex is (h,k)(h, k), and the value of aa tells you whether the parabola opens up or down (positive opens upwards, negative opens downwards).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Completing the Square

Formulas

Vertex form of a quadratic function: f(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k

Theorems

Vertex formula for a parabola

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12