Chapters 5 Assignment List
Mrs. Dohm
Enduring Understanding: Quadratic functions can be used to model the path of a falling object.
§ What is the connection between roots of a quadratic equation, the zeros of a quadratic function and the x-intercepts of the graph of a parabola?
§ Without solving a quadratic equation, how can we determine the number of solutions and whether they are real or complex solutions?
§ What are the different methods used to solve quadratic functions?
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When
factoring a trinomial, why should you factor out common factors first?
Factoring (day 2) Factoring
Worksheet
§
What is a
perfect square trinomial? How can
recognizing a perfect square trinomial help you factor it?
Section 5 – 1A Page 312 #1 –
23, 25
§
How does
domain and range of a function change if the equation is derived from a word
problem?
§
A linear
function can be described by its slope.
Can a quadratic function be described by its slope? Explain why or why not.
§
How can
you tell if a parabola has a maximum value or a minimum value without graphing
it?
§
Describe
the roles of a, h and k in
f(x) = a(x-h)2 + k in transforming the graph of f(x) = x2.
QUIZ 5 – 1A – E No Homework
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Compare
the number of possible real solutions for a linear equation and a quadratic
equation.
Section 5 – 2B Worksheet
§
Discuss
some of the advantages and disadvantages of solving a quadratic equation by
factoring instead of graphing.
Section 5 – 2C Page 357 #2 – 10, 20 – 23, 36 - 41
·
Do all
quadratic equations have 2 real roots?
Explain your reasoning.
Section 5 – 2D Page 364 #1 – 9, 14 - 23
·
Explain
why there is one real root to a quadratic equation whose discriminant is 0.
Section 5 – 2E Partner Worksheet in class
·
Answer the
unit essential questions.
CHAPTERS 5 TEST Essential questions due