f(x)=a(x-r)(x-s)
roots (x intercepts) x=r and x=s
axis of symmetry = (r+s)/2
vertex= ( (r+s)/2 , y )
Applying Quadratic Models
f(x)=a(x-h)^2+k
EXPAND
f(x)=ax^2+bx+c
c is the "y intercept"
the vertex is always (h,k)
"K"
the parabola moves "k" units up or down
"h"
value of "h" is the axis of symmetry
the parabola moves "h" units left or right.
"h" is negative, parabola moves rigt
"h" is positive, parabola moves left
Changing Standard Form to Vertex Form
COMPLETING THE SQUARE
Subtopic
"a" in standard, factored and vertex form