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Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
1
Main Idea
Naming Matrices
Note: A Matrix is named by the
number of rows and columns it has.
Rule: The number of rows comes
first followed by the number of
columns (Rows x Columns)
Solving Systems of Equations
Step 1: Write the system as a
matrix. The coefficients are the
elements
Step 2: Use the commands below
to enter into the calculator
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press X-1 Matrix (blue)
Press (to highlight edit)
Press Enter
Enter the matrix size
Press (2) Enter
Press (3) Enter
Now Enter the Elements (Press enter after each element)
Use (-) for negative numbers
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press MODE QUIT (blue)
Press CLEAR
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press X-1 Matrix (blue)
Press (to highlight math)
Press (to highlight B:rref)
Press Enter
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press X-1 Matrix (blue)
Press Enter (TWICE)
Step 3: Write the solution
Through
Matrices Solving Systems of Equations
Definition: Matrix (plural is matrices)-A
rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions,
arranged in rows and columns. The individual items in a
matrix are called its elements or entries.
Example: 3 x 4 Matrix with 12 elements
Example: 2y – 3x = 19
3y + 3x = -9
Note: The solution is the last column of the matrix
and follows the order of the variable in the system.
Caution 1: The rest of the matrix must have ones on
the diagonal and zeroes everywhere else.
Colum
ns
Colum
ns
Colum
ns
Colum
ns
Rows
Rows
Rows
A
E
A I
B
F
J
C
G
K
D
H
L Colum
ns
Colum
ns
Solut
ion
Colum
ns
Rows
Rows
Rows
1
0
A 0
0
1
0
0
C
0
1
3
7
8
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Main Idea
Matrices
Step 1: Write the system as a
matrix. The coefficients are the
elements
Step 2: Use the commands below
to enter into the calculator
Solving Systems of Equations
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press X-1 Matrix (blue)
Press (to highlight edit)
Press Enter
Enter the matrix size
Press (2) Enter
Press (3) Enter
Now Enter the Elements
(Press enter after each element)
Use (-) for negative numbers
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press MODE QUIT (blue)
Press CLEAR
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press X-1 Matrix (blue)
Press (to highlight math)
Press (to highlight B:rref)
Press Enter
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press X-1 Matrix (blue)
Press Enter (TWICE)
Step 3: Write the solution
Through
Matrices Solving Systems of Equations
Definition: Matrix (plural is matrices)- A
rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions,
arranged in rows and columns. The individual items in a
matrix are called its elements or entries.
Example: 3x + y = 10
-2x - y = 5
Example: r + s = 8
r - s = 9
Example: a = -2
4b – 3a = 18
Note: The solution is the last column of the matrix
and follows the order of the variable in the system.
Caution 1: The rest of the matrix must have ones on
the diagonal and zeroes everywhere else.
Colum
ns
Colum
ns
Solut
ion
Colum
ns
Rows
Rows
Rows
1
0
A 0
0
1
0
0
C
0
1
3
7
8
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Main Idea
Matrices
Step 1: Write the system as a
matrix. The coefficients &
constants are the elements
Step 2: Place the variables in
columns on the left side of =
Step 3: Place Constants on the
right side of =
Remember: The sign changes for
all variables and constants that
swap sides of =.
Step 4: Use the commands below
to enter into the calculator
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press X-1 Matrix (blue)
Press (to highlight edit)
Press Enter
Enter the matrix size
Press 2 Enter
Press 3 Enter
Now Enter the Elements (Press enter after each element)
Use (-) for negative numbers
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press MODE QUIT (blue)
Press CLEAR
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press X-1 Matrix (blue)
Press (to highlight math)
Press (to highlight B:rref)
Press Enter
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press X-1 Matrix (blue)
Press Enter (TWICE)
Through
Matrices Solving Systems of Equations
Example: Solve the following system of equations
by Matrices. 7d = - 9y + 14
– 6y = d - 2
Example: Solve the following system of equations
by Matrices. – 5c = 7 - 2d
-17 - 3d = -2c
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Main Idea
Matrices
Step 1: Write the system as a
matrix. The coefficients &
constants are the elements
Step 2: Place the variables in
columns on the left side of =
Step 3: Place Constants on the
right side of =
Remember: The sign changes for
all variables and constants that
swap sides of =.
Step 4: Use the commands below
to enter into the calculator
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press X-1 Matrix (blue)
Press (to highlight edit)
Press Enter
Enter the matrix size
Press 2 Enter
Press 3 Enter
Now Enter the Elements (Press enter after each element)
Use (-) for negative numbers
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press MODE QUIT (blue)
Press CLEAR
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press X-1 Matrix (blue)
Press (to highlight math)
Press (to highlight B:rref)
Press Enter
Press 2ND (blue button)
Press X-1 Matrix (blue)
Press Enter (TWICE)
Through
Matrices Solving Systems of Equations
Example: Solve the following system of equations
by Matrices. 6x − 12y = 24 −x − 6y = 4
Example: −16 + 20x − 8y = 0
36 = −18y − 22x
Example: −9 + 5y = −4x
−11x = −20 + 9y
Example: −25 = 5y
5x + 20 = −4y
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Main Idea
Mixture Problems
Step 1: Write the Let
Statements defining the variables
Step 2: Make a Table
(Organize the information)
Step 3: Write your equations
Hint 1: Write the equation
referring to the amounts first.
(Looks like x+y=#)
Hint 2: The 2nd equation will have
the coefficients.
Step 4: Solve using Matrix
Operations
Key Words for Rate:
Rate
Per
Percent
Each
For Each
Every
For every
Through
Writing Systems of Equations
Example: The owner of Sprouts wants to mix raisins
that sell at $5.75 per pound with nuts which sell for
$4.00 per pound. How many pounds of raisins and how
many pounds of nuts must be used if he wants to make
a 100 pound mix that sells for $4.70 per pound?
Let
Let
Labels for
each Variable
1st Equation Rates/Percents
amounts/dollars
2nd Equation
Total/Mixture
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Main Idea
Mixture Problems
Step 1: Write the Let
Statements defining the variables
Step 2: Make a Table
(Organize the information)
Step 3: Write your equations
Hint 1: Write the equation
referring to the amounts first.
(Looks like x+y=#)
Hint 2: The 2nd equation will have
the coefficients.
Step 4: Solve using Matrix
Operations
Key Words for Rate:
Rate
Per
Percent
Each
For Each
Every
For every
Through
Writing Systems of Equations
Example: A soil analysis of Hector’s lawn determined
that it needed 50 kilograms of a fertilizer containing
20% nitrogen. How can this mixture be made from two
different fertilizers, one containing 25% nitrogen and
the other containing 15% nitrogen?
Let
Let
Labels for
each Variable
1st Equation Rates/Percents
amounts/dollars
2nd Equation
Total/Mixture
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Main Idea
Mixture Problems
Step 1: Write the Let
Statements defining the variables
Step 2: Make a Table
(Organize the information)
Step 3: Write your equations
Hint 1: Write the equation
referring to the amounts first.
(Looks like x+y=#)
Hint 2: The 2nd equation will have
the coefficients.
Step 4: Solve using Matrix
Operations
Key Words for Rate:
Rate
Per
Percent
Each
For Each
Every
For every
Through
Writing Systems of Equations
Example: A chemist has two acid solutions. One is
45% pure and the other is 90% pure. The chemist has
an order for 10 grams of an acid solution that is 72%
pure. How many grams of each acid solution is needed?
Let
Let
Labels for
each Variable
1st Equation Rates/Percents
amounts/dollars
2nd Equation
Total/Mixture
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Main Idea
Mixture Problems
Step 1: Write the Let
Statements defining the variables
Step 2: Make a Table
(Organize the information)
Step 3: Write your equations
Hint 1: Write the equation
referring to the amounts first.
(Looks like x+y=#)
Hint 2: The 2nd equation will have
the coefficients.
Step 4: Solve using Matrix
Operations
Key Words for Rate:
Rate
Per
Percent
Each
For Each
Every
For every
Through
Writing Systems of Equations
Example: A pharmacist determines that 20 liters of
an antiseptic containing 15% peroxide is needed. How
can this be made from two antiseptics, one containing
12% peroxide and the other containing 17% peroxide?
Let
Let
Labels for
each Variable
1st Equation Rates/Percents
amounts/dollars
2nd Equation
Total/Mixture
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Main Idea
Mixture Problems
Step 1: Write the Let
Statements defining the variables
Step 2: Make a Table
(Organize the information)
Step 3: Write your equations
Hint 1: Write the equation
referring to the amounts first.
(Looks like x+y=#)
Hint 2: The 2nd equation will have
the coefficients.
Step 4: Solve using Matrix
Operations
Key Words for Rate:
Rate
Per
Percent
Each
For Each
Every
For every
Through
Writing Systems of Equations
Example: A restaurant needed to buy 24 new tables,
but only had $3080 dollars to spend. If the larger
tables cost $145 each and the smaller tables cost $120
each, how many tables of each sized did she buy?
Let
Let
Labels for
each Variable
1st Equation Rates/Percents
amounts/dollars
2nd Equation
Total/Mixture
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Main Idea
Money Problems
Step 1: Write the Let
Statements defining the variables
Step 2: Make a Table
(Organize the information)
Step 3: Write your equations
Hint 1: Write the equation
referring to the amounts first.
(Looks like x+y=#)
Hint 2: The 2nd equation will have
the coefficients.
Step 4: Solve using Matrix
Operations
Key Words for Rate:
Rate
Per
Percent
Each
For Each
Every
For every
Through
Writing Systems of Equations
Example: An auditorium seats 2,500 people. How
many balcony tickets must be sold for $4.50 each and
how many symphony tickets must be sold for $5.25
each in order to receive total receipts of $12,675 each
time the auditorium is full?
Let
Let
Labels for
each
Variable
1st
Equation
Rates/ Dollar
amounts/percent
2nd
Equation
Total
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Main Idea
Money Problems
Step 1: Write the Let
Statements defining the variables
Step 2: Make a Table
(Organize the information)
Step 3: Write your equations
Hint 1: Write the equation
referring to the amounts first.
(Looks like x+y=#)
Hint 2: The 2nd equation will have
the coefficients.
Step 4: Solve using Matrix
Operations
Key Words for Rate:
Rate
Per
Percent
Each
For Each
Every
For every
Through
Writing Systems of Equations
Example: Gina worked a total of 57 hours at her two
jobs. Her job at the restaurant paid $9.50 an hour and
her job at the beauty salon paid $10.75 an hour. Her
total earned for the 57 hours was $572.75. How many
hours did she work at each job?
Let
Let
Labels for
each
Variable
1st
Equation
Rates/ Dollar
amounts/percent
2nd
Equation
Total
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Main Idea
Money Problems
Step 1: Write the Let
Statements defining the variables
Step 2: Make a Table
(Organize the information)
Step 3: Write your equations
Hint 1: Write the equation
referring to the amounts first.
(Looks like x+y=#)
Hint 2: The 2nd equation will have
the coefficients.
Step 4: Solve using Matrix
Operations
Key Words for Rate:
Rate
Per
Percent
Each
For Each
Every
For every
Through
Writing Systems of Equations
Example: Daniel has 12 coins in dimes and quarters.
The total value of the coins is $1.95. How many
quarters and how many dimes does Daniel have
Let
Let
Labels for
each
Variable
1st
Equation
Rates/ Dollar
amounts/percent
2nd
Equation
Total
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Main Idea
Money Problems
Step 1: Write the Let
Statements defining the variables
Step 2: Make a Table
(Organize the information)
Step 3: Write your equations
Hint 1: Write the equation
referring to the amounts first.
(Looks like x+y=#)
Hint 2: The 2nd equation will have
the coefficients.
Step 4: Solve using Matrix
Operations
Key Words for Rate:
Rate
Per
Percent
Each
For Each
Every
For every
Through
Writing Systems of Equations
Example: Cora invested $5,000. She invested part
at a rate of 9% and the rest at a rate of 8.5%. The
total interest earned for the year was $442.50. Find
the amount invested at each rate.
Remember: I=prt
Intereret=amount invested × rate × time
Let
Let
Labels for
each
Variable
1st
Equation
Rates/ Dollar
amounts/percent
2nd
Equation
Total
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Main Idea
Finding the Rule
or finding the nth term.
Step 1: Make a chart of the
values in the sequence.
Step 2: Number each value
beginning with 1. (always start with
the left hand number)
Step 3: Write ___ x N ___
Step 4: Find the Common
Difference and place it in the blank
before the N
Step 5: Find the zero term and
place it in the blank after the N.
Remember: If the zero term is
negative you must have a minus sign
and you must have a plus sign if the
zero term is positive.
Remember:
___ x N ___
Through
Sequences
Definitions:
1. Sequence- a list of numbers that follows a
pattern
2. Common Difference- the difference between
any two terms in a sequence.
Example: Find the rule for the pattern 4,7,10,13…
Example: Find the rule for the pattern 6,12,18,24…
Example: Find the rule for the pattern 5,12,19,26…
Example: Find the rule for the pattern 44,39,34,29…
Com
mon
Diffe
rence
Zero
Term
CD Zero
term
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Main Idea
Finding the Rule or finding the nth term.
Step 1: Number each picture
going from left to right beginning
with one.
Step 2: Count and record the
objects in each picture.
Step 3: Make a table containing
the information from step 1 and 2.
Step 4: Write ___ x N ___
Step 5: Find the Common
Difference and place it in the blank
before the N
Step 6: Find the zero term and
place it in the blank after the N.
Remember: If the zero term is
negative you must have a minus sign
and you must have a plus sign if the
zero term is positive.
Remember:
___ x N ___
Through
Sequences
Example: Find the rule for the pattern.
Example: Find the rule for the pattern.
Example: Find the rule for the pattern.
Example: What rule describes the pattern for the
perimeter in the figures below?
Com
mon
Diffe
rence
Zero
Term
CD Zero
term
1 1 1
1 1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1 1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1 1
1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1 1
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Main Idea
Finding the Rule
or finding the nth term.
Step 1: Make a chart of the
values in the sequence.
Step 2: Number each value
beginning with 1. (always start with
the left hand number)
Step 3: Write ___ x N ___
Step 4: Find the Common
Difference and place it in the blank
before the N
Step 5: Find the zero term and
place it in the blank after the N.
Remember: If the zero term is
negative, you must have a minus
sign. You must have a plus sign if
the zero term is positive.
Remember:
___ x N ___
Through
Sequences
Definitions:
1. Sequence- a list of numbers that follows a
pattern
2. Term-a number or element in a sequence
3. Arithmetic Sequence- a sequence in which the
terms change by the same amount each time.
4. Common Difference- the difference between
any two terms in a sequence.
5. Zero Term-the n or x term is zero. The term
where the equation crosses the y-axis.
6. Rule-The expression that describes a sequence
Find the rule for the following
Example: 41, 35, 29, 23…
Example:
Example: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5…
Example: -.15, -.95, -1.75, -2.55, -3.35
𝟏
𝟖
𝟑
𝟒 1
𝟑
𝟖 2 2
𝟓
𝟖
Com
mon
Diffe
rence
Zero
Term
CD Zero
term
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Main Idea
Finding Any term of a sequence
Step 1: Make a chart of the
values in the sequence.
Step 2: Number each value
beginning with 1. (always start with
the left hand number)
Step 3: Write ___ x N ___
Step 4: Find the Common
Difference and place it in the blank
before the N
Step 5: Find the zero term and
place it in the blank after the N.
Step 6: Substitute in for N.
Step 7: Solve.
Remember: If the zero term is
negative you must have a minus sign
and you must have a plus sign if the
zero term is positive.
Through
Sequences
Example: Write the rule and find the 50th term for
the pattern 5,10,15,20…
Example: Write the rule and find the 90th term for
the pattern 13, 20, 27, 34……
Example: Write the rule and find the 15th term for
the pattern 5,12,19,26…
Example: Write the rule and find the 30th term for
the pattern 29, 33, 37, 41…
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Main Idea
Finding the Rule
or finding the nth term.
Step 1: Make a chart of the
values in the sequence.
Step 2: Number each value
beginning with 1. (always start with
the left hand number)
Step 3: Write ___ x N ___
Step 4: Find the Common
Difference and place it in the blank
before the N
Step 5: Find the zero term and
place it in the blank after the N.
Remember: If the zero term is
negative, you must have a minus
sign. You must have a plus sign if
the zero term is positive.
Remember: Example: 4, 6, 8, 10,
___ x N ___
Through
Sequences
Example: 3, 6, 9, 12
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
- 3 - 2 - 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
- 1
-2
- 3
Is this sequence proportional?
Example: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 …
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
- 3 - 2 - 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
- 1
-2
- 3
Is this sequence proportional?
Com
mon
Diffe
rence
Zero
Term
CD Zero
term
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Main Idea
Finding the Rule
or finding the nth term.
Step 1: Make a chart of the
values in the sequence.
Step 2: Number each value
beginning with 1. (always start with
the left hand number)
Step 3: Write ___ x N ___
Step 4: Find the Common
Difference and place it in the blank
before the N
Step 5: Find the zero term and
place it in the blank after the N.
Remember: If the zero term is
negative, you must have a minus
sign. You must have a plus sign if
the zero term is positive.
Remember: Example: 4, 6, 8, 10,
___ x N ___
Through
Sequences
Example: 2, 5, 8, 11
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
- 3 - 2 - 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
- 1
-2
- 3
Example: 5, 8, 11, 14 …
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
- 3 - 2 - 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
- 1
-2
- 3
Com
mon
Diffe
rence
Zero
Term
CD Zero
term
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Main Idea
Graphing Sequences
Step 1: Make a chart of the
values in the sequence.
Step 2: Number each value
beginning with 1. (always start with
the left hand number)
Step 3: Write ___ x N ___
Step 4: Find the Common
Difference and place it in the blank
before the N
Step 5: Find the zero term and
place it in the blank after the N.
Step 6: Graph the points
Hint 1: The Table values are your
ordered pairs.
Hint 2: The 0, 1, 2, 3,… are your x
values
Through
Graphing Sequences
Graph the following sequence: 1, 3, 5, 7
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
Graph the following sequence on the
Cartesian plane above 8, 5, 2, -1.
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Main Idea
Finding the equation of a line given a graph
Step 1: Mark points on the graph
that lie on the grid.
Step 2: Place the coordinates in
marked in step 1 in a table.
Step 3: Write ___ x N ___
Step 4: Find the Common
Difference and place it in the blank
before the N
Step 5: Find the zero term and
place it in the blank after the N.
Step 6: Graph the points
Hint 1: The Table values are your
ordered pairs.
Hint 2: The 0, 1, 2, 3,… are your x
values
Question: What is the graph
doing at the Zero Term?
Through
Equation of the Line
Example: Find the equation for Line A.
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
Example: Find the equation for Line B.
Line B Line A
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Main Idea
Graphing Sequences or finding the nth term.
Step 1: Number each picture
going from left to right beginning
with one.
Step 2: Count and record the
objects in each picture.
Step 3: Make a table containing
the information from step 1 and 2.
Hint 1: The Table values are your
ordered pairs.
Hint 2: The 0, 1, 2, 3,… are your x
values
Hint 3: The zero term is the
constant
Identify the constant and the
rate of change for the pattern
graphed.
Through
Graphing a Sequence
Definitions:
1. Rate of Change-the common difference or
the difference between any two terms in a
sequence.
2. Constant: the part of an equation or pattern
that does not change or vary—the zero term
Example: Graph the rule for the pattern
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
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Main Idea
Graphing Sequences or finding the nth term.
Step 1: Number each picture
going from left to right beginning
with one.
Step 2: Count and record the
objects in each picture.
Step 3: Make a table containing
the information from step 1 and 2.
Hint 1: The Table values are your
ordered pairs.
Hint 2: The 0, 1, 2, 3,… are your x
values
Hint 3: The zero term is the
constant
Identify the constant and the
rate of change for the pattern
graphed.
Through
Graphing a Sequence
Definitions:
1. Rate of Change-the common difference or
the difference between any two terms in a
sequence.
2. Constant: the part of an equation or pattern
that does not change or vary—the zero term
Example: Graph the rule for the pattern.
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
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Main Idea
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Definitions:
Linear Inequality-A linear
expression that divides a plane into
2 parts using the symbols (<,>,≤
or≥) such that one part of the
plane is the solution
Less than (<): The solution is
below the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Step 1: Write the equation in
slope intercept form.
Step 2: Make certain the slope is
expressed as a fraction.
Step 3: Locate the y-intercept on
the graph.
Step 4: With your pencil on the y-
intercept, count out the change in
the y-values—the rise (do not lift your pencil)
Step 5: Now count out the change
in the x-values—the run.
Step 6: Connect the points with a
dashed line
Hint: For a (<) shade below the
line.—If the line falls down, it will
fall on the shaded portion.
Through
Linear Inequalities
Slope intercept form y=mx+b
y= m x + b
Note: the “y” and “x” form an ordered pair (x,y)
Examples: Graph the linear inequality y<2x-4
a) Identify the y-intercept
b) Identify the slope
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Where to shade: Place your pencil on the y-
intercept.
1. If the symbol is < or ≤ shade below the line.
2. If the symbol is > or ≥ shade above the line.
slope
y-interce
pt
y-coordinate
x-coord
inate
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Main Idea
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Definitions:
Linear Inequality-A linear
expression that divides a plane into
2 parts using the symbols (<,>,≤
or≥) such that one part of the
plane is the solution
Greater than (>): The solution is
above the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Step 1: Write the equation in
slope intercept form.
Step 2: Make certain the slope is
expressed as a fraction.
Step 3: Locate the y-intercept on
the graph.
Step 4: With your pencil on the y-
intercept, count out the change in
the y-values—the rise (do not lift your pencil)
Step 5: Now count out the change
in the x-values—the run.
Step 6: Connect the points with a
dashed line
Hint: For a (>) shade above the
line.—If the line falls down, it will
not fall on the shaded portion.
Through
Linear Inequalities
Slope intercept form y=mx+b
y= m x + b
Note: the “y” and “x” form an ordered pair (x,y)
Examples: Graph the linear inequality y>-½x-5
a) Identify the y-intercept
b) Identify the slope
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Where to shade: Place your pencil on the y-
intercept.
3. If the symbol is < or ≤ shade below the line.
4. If the symbol is > or ≥ shade above the line.
slope
y-interce
pt
y-coordinate
x-coord
inate
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
26
Main Idea
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Definitions:
Linear Inequality-A linear
expression that divides a plane into
2 parts using the symbols (<,>,≤
or≥) such that one part of the
plane is the solution
Greater than or equal to (≥):
The solution is above the equation
of the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Step 1: Write the equation in
slope intercept form.
Step 2: Make certain the slope is
expressed as a fraction.
Step 3: Locate the y-intercept on
the graph.
Step 4: With your pencil on the y-
intercept, count out the change in
the y-values—the rise (do not lift your pencil)
Step 5: Now count out the change
in the x-values—the run.
Step 6: Connect the points with a
dashed line
Hint: For a (≥) shade above the
line.—If the line falls down, it will
not fall on the shaded portion.
Through
Linear Inequalities
Slope intercept form y=mx+b
y= m x + b
Note: the “y” and “x” form an ordered pair (x,y)
Examples: Graph the linear inequality y≥-x
a) Identify the y-intercept
b) Identify the slope
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Where to shade: Place your pencil on the y-
intercept.
1. If the symbol is < or ≤ shade below the line.
2. If the symbol is > or ≥ shade above the line.
slope
y-interce
pt
y-coordinate
x-coord
inate
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
27
Main Idea
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Definitions:
Linear Inequality-A linear
expression that divides a plane into
2 parts using the symbols (<,>,≤
or≥) such that one part of the
plane is the solution
Less than or equal to (≤): The
solution is below the equation of
the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Step 1: Write the equation in
slope intercept form.
Step 2: Make certain the slope is
expressed as a fraction.
Step 3: Locate the y-intercept on
the graph.
Step 4: With your pencil on the y-
intercept, count out the change in
the y-values—the rise (do not lift your pencil)
Step 5: Now count out the change
in the x-values—the run.
Step 6: Connect the points with a
dashed line
Hint: For a (≤) shade below the
line.—If the line falls down, it will
fall on the shaded portion.
Through
Linear Inequalities
Slope intercept form y=mx+b
y= m x + b
Note: the “y” and “x” form an ordered pair (x,y)
Examples: Graph the linear inequality y≤-¾x-6
a) Identify the y-intercept
b) Identify the slope
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Where to shade: Place your pencil on the y-
intercept.
1. If the symbol is < or ≤ shade below the line.
2. If the symbol is > or ≥ shade above the line.
slope
y-interce
pt
y-coordinate
x-coord
inate
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
28
Main Idea
Graphing Horizontal Inequalities
Horizontal inequality-has a slope
of zero and all y values are the
same regardless of what the value
of x is.
Less than or equal to (≤): The
solution is below the equation of
the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Step 1: Write the equation in the
form y≤ some number
Step 2: The number represents
the y intercept.
Step 3: Plot the y- intercept and
draw a solid horizontal line through
it.
Step 4: Shade below the line
Greater than or equal to (≥):
The solution is below the equation
of the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Step 1: Write the equation in the
form y≥ some number
Step 2: The number represents
the y intercept.
Step 3: Plot the y- intercept and
draw a solid horizontal line through
it.
Step 4: Shade above the line
Through
Linear Inequalities
Examples: Graph the linear inequality y≤-4
a) Identify the y-intercept
b) Identify the slope
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Examples: Graph the linear inequality y≥3
a) Identify the y-intercept
b) Identify the slope
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
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29
Main Idea
Graphing Horizontal Inequalities
Horizontal inequality-has a slope
of zero and all y values are the
same regardless of what the value
of x is.
Less than (<): The solution is
below the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Step 1: Write the equation in the
form y< some number
Step 2: The number represents
the y intercept.
Step 3: Plot the y- intercept and
draw a dashed horizontal line
through it.
Step 4: Shade below the line
Greater than (>): The solution is
below the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Step 1: Write the equation in the
form y> some number
Step 2: The number represents
the y intercept.
Step 3: Plot the y- intercept and
draw a dashed horizontal line
through it.
Step 4: Shade above the line
Through
Linear Inequalities
Examples: Graph the linear inequality y<-4
a) Identify the y-intercept
b) Identify the slope
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Examples: Graph the linear inequality y>0
a) Identify the y-intercept
b) Identify the slope
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
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30
Main Idea
Graphing Vertical Inequalities
Vertical inequality-has an
undefined slope and all x values
are the same regardless of what
the value of y is.
Less than or equal to (≤): The
solution is left of the equation of
the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Step 1: Write the equation in the
form x ≤ some number
Step 2: The number represents
the x intercept.
Step 3: Plot the x- intercept and
draw a solid vertical line through it.
Step 4: Shade left of the line
Greater than or equal to (≥):
The solution is above the equation
of the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Step 1: Write the equation in the
form x ≥ some number
Step 2: The number represents
the y intercept.
Step 3: Plot the x- intercept and
draw a solid vertical line through it.
Step 4: Shade right of the line
Through
Linear Inequalities
Examples: Graph the linear inequality x ≤-4
a) Identify the x-intercept
b) Identify the slope
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Examples: Graph the linear inequality x≥3
a) Identify the x-intercept
b) Identify the slope
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
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31
Main Idea
Graphing Vertical Inequalities
Vertical inequality-has an
undefined slope and all x values
are the same regardless of what
the value of y is.
Less than (<): The solution is to
the left of the equation of the line
and does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Step 1: Write the equation in the
form x< some number
Step 2: The number represents
the y intercept.
Step 3: Plot the x- intercept and
draw a dashed vertical line through
it.
Step 4: Shade below the line
Greater than (>): The solution is
to the right of the equation of the
line and does not include the line.
Use a dashed line
Step 1: Write the equation in the
form y> some number
Step 2: The number represents
the x intercept.
Step 3: Plot the x- intercept and
draw a dashed vertical line through
it.
Step 4: Shade right of the line
Through
Linear Inequalities
Examples: Graph the linear inequality x <-4
a) Identify the x-intercept
b) Identify the slope
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Examples: Graph the linear inequality x>0
a) Identify the x-intercept
b) Identify the slope
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
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32
Main Idea
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Step 1: Write the equation in
slope intercept form.
Step 2: Make certain the slope is
expressed as a fraction.
Step 3: Locate the y-intercept on
the graph.
Step 4: With your pencil on the y-
intercept, count out the change in
the y-values—the rise (do not lift your pencil)
Step 5: Now count out the change
in the x-values—the run.
Step 6: Connect the points with a
dashed or solid line and shade
Less than (<): The solution is
below the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Less than or equal to (≤): The
solution is below the equation of
the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Greater than or equal to (≥):
The solution is above the equation
of the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Greater than (>): The solution is
above the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Through
Linear Inequalities
Note: Flip the inequality sign when multiplying or
dividing by a negative.
Hint: Re-write the inequality with the y on the
left.
Remember: Flip the sign if you flip the equation
Examples: Graph the linear inequality 4y + 3x < -6
a) y-intercept c) solid or dashed
b) slope d) above or below
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Where to shade: Place your pencil on the y-intercept.
1. If the symbol is < or ≤ shade below the line.
2. If the symbol is > or ≥ shade above the line.
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
33
Main Idea
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Step 1: Write the equation in
slope intercept form.
Step 2: Make certain the slope is
expressed as a fraction.
Step 3: Locate the y-intercept on
the graph.
Step 4: With your pencil on the y-
intercept, count out the change in
the y-values—the rise (do not lift your pencil)
Step 5: Now count out the change
in the x-values—the run.
Step 6: Connect the points with a
dashed or solid line and shade
Less than (<): The solution is
below the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Less than or equal to (≤): The
solution is below the equation of
the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Greater than or equal to (≥):
The solution is above the equation
of the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Greater than (>): The solution is
above the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Through
Linear Inequalities
Note: Flip the inequality sign when multiplying or
dividing by a negative.
Hint: Re-write the inequality with the y on the
left.
Remember: Flip the sign if you flip the equation
Examples: Graph the linear inequality -y + x ≤ -2
a) y-intercept c) solid or dashed
b) slope d) above or below
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Where to shade: Place your pencil on the y-intercept.
5. If the symbol is < or ≤ shade below the line.
6. If the symbol is > or ≥ shade above the line.
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
34
Main Idea
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Step 1: Write the equation in
slope intercept form.
Step 2: Make certain the slope is
expressed as a fraction.
Step 3: Locate the y-intercept on
the graph.
Step 4: With your pencil on the y-
intercept, count out the change in
the y-values—the rise (do not lift your pencil)
Step 5: Now count out the change
in the x-values—the run.
Step 6: Connect the points with a
dashed or solid line and shade
Less than (<): The solution is
below the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Less than or equal to (≤): The
solution is below the equation of
the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Greater than or equal to (≥):
The solution is above the equation
of the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Greater than (>): The solution is
above the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Through
Linear Inequalities
Note: Flip the inequality sign when multiplying or
dividing by a negative.
Hint: Re-write the inequality with the y on the
left.
Remember: Flip the sign if you flip the equation
Examples: Graph the linear inequality 5x – 3y ≥-15
a) y-intercept c) solid or dashed
b) slope d) above or below
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Where to shade: Place your pencil on the y-intercept.
1. If the symbol is < or ≤ shade below the line.
2. If the symbol is > or ≥ shade above the line.
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
35
Main Idea
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Step 1: Write the equation in
slope intercept form.
Step 2: Make certain the slope is
expressed as a fraction.
Step 3: Locate the y-intercept on
the graph.
Step 4: With your pencil on the y-
intercept, count out the change in
the y-values—the rise (do not lift your pencil)
Step 5: Now count out the change
in the x-values—the run.
Step 6: Connect the points with a
dashed or solid line and shade
Less than (<): The solution is
below the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Less than or equal to (≤): The
solution is below the equation of
the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Greater than or equal to (≥):
The solution is above the equation
of the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Greater than (>): The solution is
above the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Through
Linear Inequalities
Note: Flip the inequality sign when multiplying or
dividing by a negative.
Hint: Re-write the inequality with the y on the
left.
Remember: Flip the sign if you flip the equation
Examples: Graph the linear inequality 5x <-5y
a) y-intercept c) solid or dashed
b) slope d) above or below
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Where to shade: Place your pencil on the y-intercept.
1. If the symbol is < or ≤ shade below the line.
2. If the symbol is > or ≥ shade above the line.
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
36
Main Idea
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Step 1: Write the equation in
slope intercept form.
Step 2: Make certain the slope is
expressed as a fraction.
Step 3: Locate the y-intercept on
the graph.
Step 4: With your pencil on the y-
intercept, count out the change in
the y-values—the rise (do not lift your pencil)
Step 5: Now count out the change
in the x-values—the run.
Step 6: Connect the points with a
dashed or solid line and shade
Less than (<): The solution is
below the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Less than or equal to (≤): The
solution is below the equation of
the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Greater than or equal to (≥):
The solution is above the equation
of the line and includes the line.
Use a solid line
Greater than (>): The solution is
above the equation of the line and
does not include the line. Use a dashed line
Through
Linear Inequalities
Note: Flip the inequality sign when multiplying or
dividing by a negative.
Hint: Re-write the inequality with the y on the
left.
Remember: Flip the sign if you flip the equation
Examples: Graph the linear inequality 2x >-8 – 4y
a) y-intercept c) solid or dashed
b) slope d) above or below
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Where to shade: Place your pencil on the y-intercept.
1. If the symbol is < or ≤ shade below the line.
2. If the symbol is > or ≥ shade above the line.
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
37
Main Idea
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Step 1: Write each equation in
slope intercept form.
Step 2: Make certain the slopes
are expressed as a fraction.
Step 3: Graph the 1st equation.
Note: Locate the y-intercept on
the graph and then count out the
slope
Step 4: Connect the points with a
dashed or solid line and shade.
Step 5: Graph the 2nd equation
and shade.
Hint: The solution area is where
the shading overlaps.
Remember: (<) & (>)
Use a dashed line
Remember (≤) & (≥)
Use a solid line
Remember: Flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing
by a negative.
Hint: Re-write the inequality
with the y on the left.
Through
Systems of Linear Inequalities
Example: Graph the System of inequalities
x + y > 10
y < x + 4
Line 1 Line 2
a) y-intercept a) y-intercept
b) slope b) slope
c) solid or dashed c) solid or dashed
d) shade above or below d) shade above or below
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Where to shade: Place your pencil on the y-intercept.
1. If the symbol is < or ≤ shade below the line.
2. If the symbol is > or ≥ shade above the line.
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
38
Main Idea
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Step 1: Write each equation in
slope intercept form.
Step 2: Make certain the slopes
are expressed as a fraction.
Step 3: Graph the 1st equation.
Note: Locate the y-intercept on
the graph and then count out the
slope
Step 4: Connect the points with a
dashed or solid line and shade.
Step 5: Graph the 2nd equation
and shade.
Hint: The solution area is where
the shading overlaps.
Remember: (<) & (>)
Use a dashed line
Remember (≤) & (≥)
Use a solid line
Remember: Flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing
by a negative.
Hint: Re-write the inequality
with the y on the left.
Through
Systems of Linear Inequalities
Example: Graph the System of inequalities
x - 2y ≥ 6
3x + 3y ≥ 9
Line 1 Line 2
a) y-intercept a) y-intercept
b) slope b) slope
c) solid or dashed c) solid or dashed
d) shade above or below d) shade above or below
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Where to shade: Place your pencil on the y-intercept.
1. If the symbol is < or ≤ shade below the line.
2. If the symbol is > or ≥ shade above the line.
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
39
Main Idea
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Step 1: Write each equation in
slope intercept form.
Step 2: Make certain the slopes
are expressed as a fraction.
Step 3: Graph the 1st equation.
Note: Locate the y-intercept on
the graph and then count out the
slope
Step 4: Connect the points with a
dashed or solid line and shade.
Step 5: Graph the 2nd equation
and shade.
Hint: The solution area is where
the shading overlaps.
Remember: (<) & (>)
Use a dashed line
Remember (≤) & (≥)
Use a solid line
Remember: Flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing
by a negative.
Hint: Re-write the inequality
with the y on the left.
Through
Systems of Linear Inequalities
Example: Graph the System of inequalities
y ≤ 4x - 1
y >2x + 1
Line 1 Line 2
a) y-intercept a) y-intercept
b) slope b) slope
c) solid or dashed c) solid or dashed
d) shade above or below d) shade above or below
6
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Where to shade: Place your pencil on the y-intercept.
1. If the symbol is < or ≤ shade below the line.
2. If the symbol is > or ≥ shade above the line.
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
40
Main Idea
Parts of a Parabola
The graph of a quadratic function
is a parabola.
Vertex: The point (ordered pair)
where the parabola changes
direction
Maximum (Max)–when the
parabola opens Down
“a” is negative”
Minimum (Min)-when the
parabola opens up
“a” is positive”
Roots: The point(s) where the
graph crosses the x-axis
Hint 1: The y value will always be
“Zero” for the root (#, 0)
Note 1: root, solution, factors,
x-intercept are used to mean the
same thing.
Note 2: there may be 1 root,
2 roots or no roots
Line of Symmetry-a vertical line
which passes through the
x-coordinate of the vertex.
Remember: x =
Hint 1: If the x value is not
obvious you can find it by adding
the roots and dividing by 2.
Note: “a” also effects how wide
or narrow a parabola is
Through
Quadratic Functions Definition: Quadratic Function- a function which is
defined by the equation y=ax2+bx+c where a, b & c are
real numbers and a≠0
Identify the Characteristics:
Vertex ( , )
Up or Down
“a” positive or negative
Max or Min
Roots 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-1
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
41
Main Idea
Parts of a Parabola
The graph of a quadratic function
is a parabola.
Vertex: The point (ordered pair)
where the parabola changes
direction
Maximum (Max)–when the
parabola opens Down
“a” is negative”
Minimum (Min)-when the
parabola opens up
“a” is positive”
Roots: The point(s) where the
graph crosses the x-axis
Hint 1: The y value will always be
“Zero” for the root (#, 0)
Note 1: root, solution, factors,
x-intercept are used to mean the
same thing.
Note 2: there may be 1 root,
2 roots or no roots
Line of Symmetry-a vertical line
which passes through the
x-coordinate of the vertex.
Remember: x =
Hint 1: If the x value is not
obvious you can find it by adding
the roots and dividing by 2.
Note: “a” also effects how wide
or narrow a parabola is
Through
Quadratic Functions Definition: Quadratic Function- a function which is
defined by the equation y=ax2+bx+c where a, b & c are
real numbers and a≠0
Identify the Characteristics:
Vertex ( , )
Up or Down
“a” positive or negative
Max or Min
Roots 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
42
Main Idea
Parts of a Parabola
The graph of a quadratic function
is a parabola.
Vertex: The point (ordered pair)
where the parabola changes
direction
Maximum (Max)–when the
parabola opens Down
“a” is negative”
Minimum (Min)-when the
parabola opens up
“a” is positive”
Roots: The point(s) where the
graph crosses the x-axis
Hint 1: The y value will always be
“Zero” for the root (#, 0)
Note 1: root, solution, factors,
x-intercept are used to mean the
same thing.
Note 2: there may be 1 root,
2 roots or no roots
Line of Symmetry-a vertical line
which passes through the
x-coordinate of the vertex.
Remember: x =
Hint 1: If the x value is not
obvious you can find it by adding
the roots and dividing by 2.
Note: “a” also effects how wide
or narrow a parabola is
Through
Quadratic Functions Definition: Quadratic Function- a function which is
defined by the equation y=ax2+bx+c where a, b & c are
real numbers and a≠0
Identify the Characteristics:
Vertex ( , )
Up or Down
“a” positive or negative
Max or Min
Roots 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
Quadratic Parent Function: y=x2
a=1, b=0, c=0
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-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
Q
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
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Main Idea
Finding the Equation given
the Graph
“a” is the factor of dilation for
a quadratic
Rule 1: If is < 1 the parabola
is wider than the parent function.
Rule 2: If is > 1 the parabola
is narrower than the parent
function.
Rule 3: The Vertex is (h, k)
Step 1: Write the equation form
y = a (x – h)2 + k
Step 2: Write the vertex
ordered pair ( h, k ) & plug into the
equation.
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Step 3: Plug in an (x,y) orderd
pair into the equation.
Step 4: Solve for “a”
Step 5: Plug “a” and the vertex
( h, k ) into the equation
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Remember: a is positive -if the
parabola opens up
Remember: a is negative -if the
parabola opens down
Through
Quadratic Functions
Vertex Form of the Quadratic
y = a (x – h)2 + k
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
a
a Vertex
( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Roots: 0, 1, 2
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Wider / Narrower
a
-1
Vertex
( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Roots: 0, 1, 2
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Wider / Narrower
a
-1
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
44
Main Idea
Finding the Equation given
the Graph
“a” is the factor of dilation for
a quadratic
Rule 1: If is < 1 the parabola
is wider than the parent function.
Rule 2: If is > 1 the parabola
is narrower than the parent
function.
Rule 3: The Vertex is (h, k)
Step 1: Write the equation form
y = a (x – h)2 + k
Step 2: Write the vertex
ordered pair ( h, k ) & plug into the
equation.
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Step 3: Plug in an (x,y) orderd
pair into the equation.
Step 4: Solve for “a”
Step 5: Plug “a” and the vertex
( h, k ) into the equation
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Remember: a is positive -if the
parabola opens up
Remember: a is negative -if the
parabola opens down
Through
Quadratic Functions
Vertex Form of the Quadratic
y = a (x – h)2 + k
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
Vertex
( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Roots: 0, 1, 2
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Wider / Narrower
a
-1
a
a
Vertex
( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Roots: 0, 1, 2
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Wider / Narrower
a
-1
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
45
Main Idea
Finding the Equation given
the Graph
“a” is the factor of dilation for
a quadratic
Rule 1: If is < 1 the parabola
is wider than the parent function.
Rule 2: If is > 1 the parabola
is narrower than the parent
function.
Rule 3: The Vertex is (h, k)
Step 1: Write the equation form
y = a (x – h)2 + k
Step 2: Write the vertex
ordered pair ( h, k ) & plug into the
equation.
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Step 3: Plug in an (x,y) orderd
pair into the equation.
Step 4: Solve for “a”
Step 5: Plug “a” and the vertex
( h, k ) into the equation
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Remember: a is positive -if the
parabola opens up
Remember: a is negative -if the
parabola opens down
Through
Quadratic Functions
Vertex Form of the Quadratic
y = a (x – h)2 + k
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
10
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8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
a
a Vertex
( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Roots: 0, 1, 2
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Wider / Narrower
a
-1
Vertex
( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Roots: 0, 1, 2
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Wider / Narrower
a
-1
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
46
Main Idea
Finding the Equation given
the Graph
“a” is the factor of dilation for
a quadratic
Rule 1: If is < 1 the parabola
is wider than the parent function.
Rule 2: If is > 1 the parabola
is narrower than the parent
function.
Rule 3: The Vertex is (h, k)
Step 1: Write the equation form
y = a (x – h)2 + k
Step 2: Write the vertex
ordered pair ( h, k ) & plug into the
equation.
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Step 3: Plug in an (x,y) orderd
pair into the equation.
Step 4: Solve for “a”
Step 5: Plug “a” and the vertex
( h, k ) into the equation
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Remember: a is positive -if the
parabola opens up
Remember: a is negative -if the
parabola opens down
Through
Quadratic Functions
Vertex Form of the Quadratic
y = a (x – h)2 + k
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
a
a Vertex
( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Roots: 0, 1, 2
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Wider / Narrower
a
-1
Vertex
( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Roots: 0, 1, 2
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Wider / Narrower
a
-1
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
47
Main Idea
Graphing the Vertex Form of
the Equation
y = a (x – h)2 + k
Step 1: Write the ordered pair
for the vertex (h, k) & graph.
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Step 2: Identify & write “a”
(Write “a” as a fraction)
Step 3: Finding x-values
Place your pencil on the vertex &
count out the denominator of “a”
The denominator is the x-
direction
Plug the resulting x-value into
the equation and solve for y
Plot and record the resulting
ordered pair
Hint: If the denominator of “a”
is even, place your pencil on the
vertex & count ½ of the
denominator of “a”
Step 4: Graph a point equal distant
from the line of symmetry.
Note: y-values will be the same.
x-values will be different.
Step 5: Connect points with a curve
Through
Quadratic Functions
Vertex Form of the Quadratic: y = a (x – h)2 + k
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7
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5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots : 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
-1
Y = (x + 1)2 - 8 2 7
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
48
Main Idea
Graphing the Vertex Form of
the Equation
y = a (x – h)2 + k
Step 1: Write the ordered pair
for the vertex (h, k) & graph.
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Step 2: Identify & write “a”
(Write “a” as a fraction)
Step 3: Finding x-values
Place your pencil on the vertex &
count out the denominator of “a”
The denominator is the x-
direction
Plug the resulting x-value into
the equation and solve for y
Plot and record the resulting
ordered pair
Hint: If the denominator of “a”
is even, place your pencil on the
vertex & count ½ of the
denominator of “a”
Step 4: Graph a point equal distant
from the line of symmetry.
Note: y-values will be the same.
x-values will be different.
Step 5: Connect points with a curve
Through
Quadratic Functions
Vertex Form of the Quadratic: y = a (x – h)2 + k
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
Y = - (x - 3)2 + 9 2 5
-1
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots : 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
49
Main Idea
Graphing the Vertex Form of
the Equation
y = a (x – h)2 + k
Step 1: Write the ordered pair
for the vertex (h, k) & graph.
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Step 2: Identify & write “a”
(Write “a” as a fraction)
Step 3: Finding x-values
Place your pencil on the vertex &
count out the denominator of “a”
The denominator is the x-
direction
Plug the resulting x-value into
the equation and solve for y
Plot and record the resulting
ordered pair
Hint: If the denominator of “a”
is even, place your pencil on the
vertex & count ½ of the
denominator of “a”
Step 4: Graph a point equal distant
from the line of symmetry.
Note: y-values will be the same.
x-values will be different.
Step 5: Connect points with a curve
Through
Quadratic Functions
Vertex Form of the Quadratic: y = a (x – h)2 + k
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
Y = - (x + 1)2 + 9 3 8
-1
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots : 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
50
Main Idea
Graphing the Vertex Form of
the Equation
y = a (x – h)2 + k
Step 1: Write the ordered pair
for the vertex (h, k) & graph.
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Step 2: Identify & write “a”
(Write “a” as a fraction)
Step 3: Finding x-values
Place your pencil on the vertex &
count out the denominator of “a”
The denominator is the x-
direction
Plug the resulting x-value into
the equation and solve for y
Plot and record the resulting
ordered pair
Hint: If the denominator of “a”
is even, place your pencil on the
vertex & count ½ of the
denominator of “a”
Step 4: Graph a point equal distant
from the line of symmetry.
Note: y-values will be the same.
x-values will be different.
Step 5: Connect points with a curve
Through
Quadratic Functions
Vertex Form of the Quadratic: y = a (x – h)2 + k
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-1
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots: 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
Y = (x - 2)2 - 10 5 4
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
51
Main Idea
Graphing the Vertex Form of
the Equation
y = a (x – h)2 + k
Step 1: Write the ordered pair
for the vertex (h, k) & graph.
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Step 2: Identify & write “a”
(Write “a” as a fraction)
Step 3: Finding x-values
Place your pencil on the vertex &
count out the denominator of “a”
The denominator is the x-
direction
Plug the resulting x-value into
the equation and solve for y
Plot and record the resulting
ordered pair
Hint: If the denominator of “a”
is even, place your pencil on the
vertex & count ½ of the
denominator of “a”
Step 4: Graph a point equal distant
from the line of symmetry.
Note: y-values will be the same.
x-values will be different.
Step 5: Connect points with a curve
Through
Quadratic Functions
Vertex Form of the Quadratic: y = a (x – h)2 + k
y=4(x+5)2-6
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4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-1
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots: 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
52
Main Idea
Graphing the Vertex Form of
the Equation
y = a (x – h)2 + k
Step 1: Write the ordered pair
for the vertex (h, k) & graph.
Caution: h lies & k tells the truth
Step 2: Identify & write “a”
(Write “a” as a fraction)
Step 3: Finding x-values
Place your pencil on the vertex &
count out the denominator of “a”
The denominator is the x-
direction
Plug the resulting x-value into
the equation and solve for y
Plot and record the resulting
ordered pair
Hint: If the denominator of “a”
is even, place your pencil on the
vertex & count ½ of the
denominator of “a”
Step 4: Graph a point equal distant
from the line of symmetry.
Note: y-values will be the same.
x-values will be different.
Step 5: Connect points with a curve
Through
Quadratic Functions
Vertex Form of the Quadratic: y = a (x – h)2 + k
y=-2(x-3)2-1
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3
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1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-1
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots: 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
53
Main Idea
Graphing Intercept Form Of a Quadratic Function
Step 1: Change the sign of the
values inside the parenthesis and
record them as ordered pairs with
y=0 (these are your roots/x-intercepts)
Step 2: Graph the x-intercepts
Step 3: Add the X-values
together and divide the total by 2.
Step 4: Plot the value found in
step 3 on the x-axis and draw a
vertical line through it. x = # (this is your line of symmetry)
Step 5: Plug the resulting x-value
found in step 3 into the equation
and solve for y
Step 6: Create an ordered pair
using the x-value from step 3 and
the y-value from step 5. Graph it. This is the vertex
Step 7: Connect the points with a
curve.
Rule 1: If is < 1 the parabola
is wider than the parent function.
Rule 2: If is > 1 the parabola
is narrower than the parent
function.
Through
Quadratic Functions Quadratic Intercept Form
y=a(x-p)(x-h)
or
y=a(x-r1)(x-r2)
Example: Graph the function y=-2(x+3)(x-1)
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6
5
4
3
2
1
-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-1
Example: Graph the function y=¼(x+3)(x-1)
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3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
a
Wider or Narrower
a
Q
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots: 0, 1, 2
( , ) ( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots: 0, 1, 2
( , ) ( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
54
Main Idea
Graphing Intercept Form Of a Quadratic Function with only (1) Root
Step 1: Change the sign of the
values inside the parenthesis and
record them as ordered pairs with
y=0 (this is the root/ the x-intercept
and the vertex)
Step 2: Graph the
x-intercept/vertex
Step 3: Draw the line of symmetry
Step 4: From the line of symmetry,
count over the denominator of “a”
Hint: If “a” is an even fraction
divide the denominator of “a” by 2
and count that distance from both
sides of the line of symmetry.
Step 5: Plug the resulting x-values
found in step 4 into the equation
and solve for y
Step 6: Create an ordered pair
using the x-values from step 4 and
the y-values from step 5 & graph.
Step 7: Connect the points with a
curve.
Rule 1: If is < 1 the parabola
is wider than the parent function.
Rule 2: If is > 1 the parabola
is narrower than the parent
function.
Through
Quadratic Functions Quadratic Intercept Form
y=a(x-p)(x-h)
or
y=a(x-r1)(x-r2)
Example: Graph the function y=3(x+2)2
Rewrite
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5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
Example: Graph the function y=-⅛(x-1)2
Rewrite
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4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
a
Wider or Narrower
a
Q
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots: 0, 1, 2
( , ) ( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots: 0, 1, 2
( , ) ( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
55
Main Idea
Graphing Intercept Form Of a Quadratic Function with only (1) Root
Step 1: Change the sign of the
values inside the parenthesis and
record them as ordered pairs with
y=0 (this is the root/ the x-intercept
and the vertex)
Step 2: Graph the
x-intercept/vertex
Step 3: Draw the line of symmetry
Step 4: From the line of symmetry,
count over the denominator of “a”
Hint: If “a” is an even fraction
divide the denominator of “a” by 2
and count that distance from both
sides of the line of symmetry.
Step 5: Plug the x-values found in
step 4 into the equation and solve
for y
Step 6: Create an ordered pair
using the x-values from step 4 and
the y-values from step 5 & graph.
Step 7: Connect the points with a
curve.
Rule 1: If is < 1 the parabola
is wider than the parent function.
Rule 2: If is > 1 the parabola
is narrower than the parent
function.
Through
Quadratic Functions
Quadratic Intercept Form
y=a(x-p)(x-h)
or
y=a(x-r1)(x-r2)
Example: Graph the function y=-¾(x+2)2
Rewrite
6
5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
Example: Graph the function y=⅝(x-3)2
Rewrite
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
a
Wider or Narrower
Q
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots: 0, 1, 2
( , ) ( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
Q
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots: 0, 1, 2
( , ) ( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
a
a
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
56
Main Idea
Finding the Equation given
the Graph
Quadratic Intercept Form y=a(x-p)(x-h)
or
y=a(x-r1)(x-r2)
or for 1 root
y=a(x-r1)2
Step 1: Determine which form of
the intercept equation to use by
counting the roots. 1- root
Step 2: Write the equation form
y=a(x-r1)2
Step 3: Write the roots ordered
pair & plug them into the equation
(CAUTION: insiders lie)
Step 4: Plug in an (x,y) orderd
pair into the equation.
Step 5: Solve for “a”
Step 6: Plug “a” and the “x” –
value of the root into the equation
(CAUTION: insiders lie)
Remember: a is positive -if the
parabola opens up
Remember: a is negative -if the
parabola opens down
Through
Quadratic Functions
Definition: Dilation-a transformation that reduces
or enlarges a figure.
“a” is the factor of dilation for a quadratic
Rule 1: If is < 1 the parabola is wider than the
parent function.
Rule 2: If is > 1 the parabola is narrower than
the parent function.
y=a(x-r1)(x-r2)
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
a
a
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
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Main Idea
Finding the Equation given
the Graph
Quadratic Intercept Form y=a(x-p)(x-h)
or
y=a(x-r1)(x-r2)
or for 1 root
y=a(x-r1)2
Step 1: Determine which form of
the intercept equation to use by
counting the roots. 1- root
Step 2: Write the equation form
y=a(x-r1)2
Step 3: Write the roots ordered
pair & plug them into the equation
(CAUTION: insiders lie)
Step 4: Plug in an (x,y) orderd
pair into the equation.
Step 5: Solve for “a”
Step 6: Plug “a” and the “x” –
value of the root into the equation
(CAUTION: insiders lie)
Remember: a is positive -if the
parabola opens up
Remember: a is negative -if the
parabola opens down
Through
Quadratic Functions
Dilation: a transformation that reduces or enlarges a
figure. “a” is the factor of dilation for a quadratic
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6
5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
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Main Idea
Finding the Equation given
the Graph
Quadratic Intercept Form y=a(x-p)(x-h)
or
y=a(x-r1)(x-r2)
or for 1 root
y=a(x-r1)2
Step 1: Determine which form of
the intercept equation to use by
counting the roots. 2- roots
Step 2: Write the equation form
y=a(x-r1)(x-r2)
Step 3: Write the roots ordered
pair & plug them into the equation
(CAUTION: insiders lie)
Step 4: Plug in an (x,y) orderd
pair into the equation.
Step 5: Solve for “a”
Step 6: Plug “a” and the “x” –
values of the roots into the
equation (CAUTION: insiders lie)
Remember: a is positive -if the
parabola opens up
Remember: a is negative -if the
parabola opens down
Through
Quadratic Functions
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-1
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Main Idea
Finding the Equation given
the Graph
Quadratic Intercept Form y=a(x-p)(x-h)
or
y=a(x-r1)(x-r2)
or for 1 root
y=a(x-r1)2
Step 1: Determine which form of
the intercept equation to use by
counting the roots. 2- roots
Step 2: Write the equation form
y=a(x-r1)(x-r2)
Step 3: Write the roots ordered
pair & plug them into the equation
(CAUTION: insiders lie)
Step 4: Plug in an (x,y) orderd
pair into the equation.
Step 5: Solve for “a”
Step 6: Plug “a” and the “x” –
values of the roots into the
equation (CAUTION: insiders lie)
Remember: a is positive -if the
parabola opens up
Remember: a is negative -if the
parabola opens down
Through
Quadratic Functions
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-1
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
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Main Idea
Graphing the Standard Form
of a Quadratic Equation
Step 1: Identify a, b, & c
Step 2: Graph the line of symmetry
To find “x =”, plug in a & b into
the line of symmetry equation
Step 3: Graphing the vertex
To find “y”, plug the x-value found
in step 2 into the original equation
and solve
Step 4: Finding more points
Place your pencil on the vertex &
count out the denominator of “a”
The denominator is the x-
direction
Plug the resulting x-value into
the equation and solve for y
Plot and record the resulting
ordered pair
Hint: If the denominator of “a”
is even, place your pencil on the
vertex & count ½ of the
denominator of “a”
Step 5: Graph a point equal-
distant from the line of symmetry.
Note: y-values will be the same.
Step 5: Connect points with a curve
Step 6: If possible, plot the y-
intercept and a point equal-distant
from the line of symmetry
Through
Quadratic Functions
Standard Form of the Quadratic: y = ax2 + bx + c
a = dilation and direction
c = y-intercept
line of symmetry Passes through the vertex
y = 2x2+ 4x - 3
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
a=
Open:
Up or d-1
Max or Min
Roots : 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , ) a
Wider or Narrower
x = 2a -b
x = 2a -b
-1
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Main Idea
Graphing the Standard Form
of a Quadratic Equation
Step 1: Identify a, b, & c
Step 2: Graph the line of symmetry
To find “x =”, plug in a & b into
the line of symmetry equation
Step 3: Graphing the vertex
To find “y”, plug the x-value found
in step 2 into the original equation
and solve
Step 4: Finding more points
Place your pencil on the vertex &
count out the denominator of “a”
The denominator is the x-
direction
Plug the resulting x-value into
the equation and solve for y
Plot and record the resulting
ordered pair
Hint: If the denominator of “a”
is even, place your pencil on the
vertex & count ½ of the
denominator of “a”
Step 5: Graph a point equal-
distant from the line of symmetry.
Note: y-values will be the same.
Step 5: Connect points with a curve
Step 6: If possible, plot the y-
intercept and a point equal-distant
from the line of symmetry
Through
Quadratic Functions
Standard Form of the Quadratic: y = ax2 + bx + c
a = dilation and direction
c = y-intercept
line of symmetry Passes through the vertex
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
Y = - x2+6x-4 3 4
-1
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots : 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
x = 2a -b
x = 2a -b
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Main Idea
Graphing the Standard Form
of a Quadratic Equation
Step 1: Identify a, b, & c
Step 2: Graph the line of symmetry
To find “x =”, plug in a & b into
the line of symmetry equation
Step 3: Graphing the vertex
To find “y”, plug the x-value found
in step 2 into the original equation
and solve
Step 4: Finding more points
Place your pencil on the vertex &
count out the denominator of “a”
The denominator is the x-
direction
Plug the resulting x-value into
the equation and solve for y
Plot and record the resulting
ordered pair
Hint: If the denominator of “a”
is even, place your pencil on the
vertex & count ½ of the
denominator of “a”
Step 5: Graph a point equal-
distant from the line of symmetry.
Note: y-values will be the same.
Step 5: Connect points with a curve
Step 6: If possible, plot the y-
intercept and a point equal-distant
from the line of symmetry
Through
Quadratic Functions
Standard Form of the Quadratic: y = ax2 + bx + c
a = dilation and direction
c = y-intercept
line of symmetry Passes through the vertex
y=-4x2-16x-10
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
x = 2a -b
x = 2a -b a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots : 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
-1
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Main Idea
Graphing the Standard Form
of a Quadratic Equation
Step 1: Identify a, b, & c
Step 2: Graph the line of symmetry
To find “x =”, plug in a & b into
the line of symmetry equation
Step 3: Graphing the vertex
To find “y”, plug the x-value found
in step 2 into the original equation
and solve
Step 4: Finding more points
Place your pencil on the vertex &
count out the denominator of “a”
The denominator is the x-
direction
Plug the resulting x-value into
the equation and solve for y
Plot and record the resulting
ordered pair
Hint: If the denominator of “a”
is even, place your pencil on the
vertex & count ½ of the
denominator of “a”
Step 5: Graph a point equal-
distant from the line of symmetry.
Note: y-values will be the same.
Step 5: Connect points with a curve
Step 6: If possible, plot the y-
intercept and a point equal-distant
from the line of symmetry
Through
Quadratic Functions
Standard Form of the Quadratic: y = ax2 + bx + c
a = dilation and direction
c = y-intercept
line of symmetry Passes through the vertex
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
Y = x2 – 5x - 5 5
4
-1
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots : 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
x = 2a -b
x = 2a -b
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Main Idea
Graphing the Standard Form
of a Quadratic Equation
Step 1: Identify a, b, & c
Step 2: Graph the line of symmetry
To find “x =”, plug in a & b into
the line of symmetry equation
Step 3: Graphing the vertex
To find “y”, plug the x-value found
in step 2 into the original equation
and solve
Step 4: Finding more points
Place your pencil on the vertex &
count out the denominator of “a”
The denominator is the x-
direction
Plug the resulting x-value into
the equation and solve for y
Plot and record the resulting
ordered pair
Hint: If the denominator of “a”
is even, place your pencil on the
vertex & count ½ of the
denominator of “a”
Step 5: Graph a point equal-
distant from the line of symmetry.
Note: y-values will be the same.
Step 5: Connect points with a curve
Step 6: If possible, plot the y-
intercept and a point equal-distant
from the line of symmetry
Through
Quadratic Functions
Standard Form of the Quadratic: y = ax2 + bx + c
a = dilation and direction
c = y-intercept
line of symmetry Passes through the vertex
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
Y = x2 – 4 1
8
-1
a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots : 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
x = 2a -b
x = 2a -b
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Main Idea
Graphing the Standard Form
of a Quadratic Equation
Step 1: Identify a, b, & c
Step 2: Graph the line of symmetry
To find “x =”, plug in a & b into
the line of symmetry equation
Step 3: Graphing the vertex
To find “y”, plug the x-value found
in step 2 into the original equation
and solve
Step 4: Finding more points
Place your pencil on the vertex &
count out the denominator of “a”
The denominator is the x-
direction
Plug the resulting x-value into
the equation and solve for y
Plot and record the resulting
ordered pair
Hint: If the denominator of “a”
is even, place your pencil on the
vertex & count ½ of the
denominator of “a”
Step 5: Graph a point equal-
distant from the line of symmetry.
Note: y-values will be the same.
Step 5: Connect points with a curve
Step 6: If possible, plot the y-
intercept and a point equal-distant
from the line of symmetry
Through
Quadratic Functions
Standard Form of the Quadratic: y = ax2 + bx + c
a = dilation and direction
c = y-intercept
line of symmetry Passes through the vertex
y=-3x2
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
x = 2a -b
x = 2a -b a=
Open:
Up or down
Max or Min
Roots : 0, 1, 2
Line of symmetry
x =
Vertex
( , )
a
Wider or Narrower
-1
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Main Idea
Distributive Property
Memorize: a(b+c)=ab+ac
Note 1: You must follow all order
of operations and integer rules.
Note 2: If a variable does not
have a number in front of it, the
coefficient is 1.
Step 1: Circle the number that is
outside the parenthesis with its
sign.
Step 2: Circle each term inside
of the parenthesis with its sign.
Step 3: Draw an arrow from the
number on the outside of the
parenthesis to all of the circled
terms inside the parenthesis.
Step 4: Multiply each term inside
the parenthesis by the number
outside of the parenthesis.
Step 5: Add the exponents of
the variables
Hint: The same rules apply for
division.
Through
Distributive Property
Variable: a symbol for a number that we don’t
know yet. (Usually represented by a letter.)
Constant: A number that is by itself or is
separated by either a (+) or (-) sign.
Coefficient: a number that is used to multiply or
divide a variable.
Term: a constant or variable which is separated by
either a (+) or (-).
***Distributive Property: a number multiplied by
something in parenthesis is equal to that number
multiplied by each term inside of the parenthesis.
Expressed as: a(b+c)=ab+ac
Example: -10(20-3)
Example: -15b(-3b+2)
Example: 2c(-4c-8c3)
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Main Idea
Distributive Property
Memorize: a(b+c)=ab+ac
Step 1: Circle the terms with
their signs inside of both sets of
parenthesis.
Step 2: Draw an arrow from the
first term inside of the
parenthesis to every term inside of
the second parenthesis.
Step 3: Draw an arrow from the
second term inside of the
parenthesis to every term inside of
the second parenthesis.
Step 4: Multiply as shown by the
arrows remembering to add
exponents as necessary.
Step 5: Combine like terms.
Step 6: Place each term in
descending order based on the
exponents.
Note 1: You must follow all order
of operations and integer rules.
Note 2: If a variable does not
have a number in front of it, the
coefficient is 1.
Hint: The same rules apply for
division.
Through
Multiplying Polynomials
***Distributive Property: a number multiplied by
something in parenthesis is equal to that number
multiplied by each term inside of the parenthesis.
Expressed as: a(b+c)=ab+ac
Example: (-10+5)(20-3)
Example: (-3b+3)(b+2)
Example: (c-4)(2c-3)
Example: (2x-4)(3x+1)
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Main Idea
Special Case Polynomials
Squaring binomials
Step 1: Circle the terms with
their signs inside of both sets of
parenthesis.
Step 2: Draw an arrow from the
first term inside of the
parenthesis to every term inside of
the second parenthesis.
Step 3: Draw an arrow from the
second term inside of the
parenthesis to every term inside of
the second parenthesis.
Step 4: Multiply as shown by the
arrows remembering to add
exponents as necessary.
Step 5: Combine like terms.
Step 6: Place each term in
descending order based on the
exponents.
Note 1: You must follow all order
of operations and integer rules.
Note 2: If a variable does not
have a number in front of it, the
coefficient is 1.
Hint: The same rules apply for
division.
Remember: When squaring a
term, always square both the
variable and the coefficient.
Through
Multiplying Polynomials
Example: (a+5)2
Example: (3b+4)2
Example: (-2c+3)2
Example: (2x-4)2
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Main Idea
Special Case Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials in the
form of (a+b)(a-b)
Rule 1: To use this method the
terms of both binomials must be
equal
Step 1: Square the 1st term and
write it down.
Step 3: Square the 2nd term and
write it down.
Remember: When squaring a
term, always square both the
variable and the coefficient.
Note 1: You must follow all order
of operations and integer rules.
Note 2: If a variable does not
have a number in front of it, the
coefficient is 1.
Through
Multiplying Polynomials
Example: (a+5) (a-5)
Example: (3b+4) (3b-4)
Example: (-2c+3) (-2c-3)
Example: (2x-4) (2x+4)
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70
Main Idea
Creating Factor Trees
Note: It is important to know the
division rules for 2, 3, and 5.
Step 1: Begin by dividing the
number by it smallest factor.
Step 2: Divide the resulting
quotient in step 1 by it smallest
factor.
Step 3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 until
the quotient is a prime number
Step 4: The Prime numbers will
become your bases separate by a
multiplication symbol
Step 5: The Number of times the
prime factor occurs will be the
factors exponent.
Through
Prime Factorization
Definitions: Prime Number-A Number which only
has one and itself as factors.
Factors-The numbers which when multiplied together
yield another number
Composite Number-A number which has factors
other than 1 and itself.
Example:
Answer: 23×3×52
Example: 72
Example: 96
Example: 250
600
300
150
75
25
5 5
2
2
2
3
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71
Main Idea
Factoring ax2+bx+c ( + )( + )
Rule 1: The coefficient of the
first term must be 1.
Hint: The sign of the middle term
is the sign of the large factor.
Step 1: Draw 2 pairs of
parenthesis using “+” as the
operation inside the parenthesis.
Step 2: List the factors of the
3rd term’s coefficient in a t-chart.
Step 3: The sum of the factors of
the last term must equal the
middle terms coefficient
Remember: Take the square root
of any variable in the 1st and last
term.
Factoring ax2-bx+c ( - )( - )
Rule 1: The coefficient of the
first term must be 1.
Hint: The sign of the middle term
is the sign of the large factor.
Step 1: Draw 2 pairs of
parenthesis using “-” as the
operation inside the parenthesis.
Step 2: List the factors of the
3rd term’s coefficient in a t-chart.
Step 3: The sum of the factors of
the last term must equal the
middle terms coefficient.
Through
Factoring a=1
Example: Factor (x2+12x+20)
Example: Factor (w2+5w+6)
Example: Factor (x2+9x+20)
Example: Factor (y2-15y+14)
Example: Factor (y2-8y+15)
Example: Factor (d2-6d+8)
Large
Factor Small
Factor
Large
Factor Small
Factor
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72
Main Idea
Factoring ax2-bx-c ( - )( + )
Rule 1: The coefficient of the
first term must be 1.
Hint: The sign of the middle term
is the sign of the large factor.
Step 1: Draw 2 pairs of
parenthesis using “+” in one & “-” in the other.
Step 2: List the factors of the
3rd term’s coefficient in a t-chart.
Step 3: The sum of the factors of
the last term must equal the
middle terms coefficient.
Remember: Take the square root
of any variable in the 1st and last
term.
Factoring ax2+bx-c ( + )( - )
Rule 1: The coefficient of the
first term must be 1.
Hint: The sign of the middle term
is the sign of the large factor.
Step 1: Draw 2 pairs of
parenthesis using “+” in one & “-” in the other.
Step 2: List the factors of the
3rd term’s coefficient in a t-chart.
Step 3: The sum of the factors of
the last term must equal the
middle terms coefficient.
Through
Factoring a=1
Example: Factor (w2-2w-15)
Example: Factor (p2-5p-14)
Example: Factor (x2-x-20)
Example: Factor (y2+3y-18)
Example: Factor (d2+6d-27)
Example: Factor (x2+2x-15)
Large
Factor Small
Factor
Large
Factor Small
Factor
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73
Main Idea
Factoring ax2+bx+c for a≠1
Rule 1: ax2+bx+c ( + )( + )
Rule 2: ax2-bx+c ( - )( - )
Rule 3: ax2-bx-c ( - )( + )
Rule 4: ax2+bx-c ( + )( - )
Step 1: Multiply a × c and let
that value be c
Step 2: Re-write the trinomial
using the new c and making a=1
Step 3: Draw 2 pairs of
parenthesis using the rules above
Step 4: List the factors of the 3rd
term’s coefficient in a t-chart.
Step 5: The sum of the factors of
the last term must equal the
middle terms coefficient.
Step 6: Divide the factors by the
original a (reduce if possible)
Step 7: Slide the denominator in
front of the leading variable
Hint: The sign of the middle term
is the sign of the large factor.
Remember: Take the square root
of any variable in the 1st and last
term.
Through
Factoring Trinomials when a≠1
Example: Factor (2w2+5w+2)
Example: Factor (2x2+11x+5)
Example: Factor (5x2+19x+12)
Example: Factor (3x2+22x+7)
Large
Factor Small
Factor
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Main Idea
Factoring ax2+bx+c for a≠1
Rule 1: ax2+bx+c ( + )( + )
Rule 2: ax2-bx+c ( - )( - )
Rule 3: ax2-bx-c ( - )( + )
Rule 4: ax2+bx-c ( + )( - )
Step 1: Multiply a × c and let
that value be c
Step 2: Re-write the trinomial
using the new c and making a=1
Step 3: Draw 2 pairs of
parenthesis using the rules above
Step 4: List the factors of the 3rd
term’s coefficient in a t-chart.
Step 5: The sum of the factors of
the last term must equal the
middle terms coefficient.
Step 6: Divide the factors by the
original a (reduce if possible)
Step 7: Slide the denominator in
front of the leading variable
Hint: The sign of the middle term
is the sign of the large factor.
Remember: Take the square root
of any variable in the 1st and last
term.
Through
Factoring Trinomials when a≠1
Example: Factor (5y2-18y+9)
Example: Factor (3y2-8y+4)
Example: Factor (4d2-17d+4)
Example: Factor (8d2-14d+5)
Large
Factor Small
Factor
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Main Idea
Factoring ax2+bx+c for a≠1
Rule 1: ax2+bx+c ( + )( + )
Rule 2: ax2-bx+c ( - )( - )
Rule 3: ax2-bx-c ( - )( + )
Rule 4: ax2+bx-c ( + )( - )
Step 1: Multiply a × c and let
that value be c
Step 2: Re-write the trinomial
using the new c and making a=1
Step 3: Draw 2 pairs of
parenthesis using the rules above
Step 4: List the factors of the 3rd
term’s coefficient in a t-chart.
Step 5: The sum of the factors of
the last term must equal the
middle terms coefficient.
Step 6: Divide the factors by the
original a (reduce if possible)
Step 7: Slide the denominator in
front of the leading variable
Hint: The sign of the middle term
is the sign of the large factor.
Remember: Take the square root
of any variable in the 1st and last
term.
Through
Factoring Trinomials when a≠1
Example: Factor (4w2-15w-25)
Example: Factor (3p2-2p-5)
Example: Factor (4x2-15x-25)
Example: Factor (2x2-9x-5)
Large
Factor Small
Factor
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Main Idea
Factoring ax2+bx+c for a≠1
Rule 1: ax2+bx+c ( + )( + )
Rule 2: ax2-bx+c ( - )( - )
Rule 3: ax2-bx-c ( - )( + )
Rule 4: ax2+bx-c ( + )( - )
Step 1: Multiply a × c and let
that value be c
Step 2: Re-write the trinomial
using the new c and making a=1
Step 3: Draw 2 pairs of
parenthesis using the rules above
Step 4: List the factors of the 3rd
term’s coefficient in a t-chart.
Step 5: The sum of the factors of
the last term must equal the
middle terms coefficient.
Step 6: Divide the factors by the
original a (reduce if possible)
Step 7: Slide the denominator in
front of the leading variable
Hint: The sign of the middle term
is the sign of the large factor.
Remember: Take the square root
of any variable in the 1st and last
term.
Through
Factoring Trinomials when a≠1
Example: Factor (6y2+5y-6)
Example: Factor (2d2+3d-9)
Example: Factor (4x2+15x-25)
Example: Factor (21x2+19x-12)
Large
Factor Small
Factor
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77
Main Idea
Special Case Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials in the
form of (a+b)(a-b)
Rule 1: The 1st terms of both
binomials must be equal
Rule 2: The 2nd terms of the
binomials must sum to zero
Step 1: Square the 1st term and
write it down.
Step 2: Square the 2nd term and
write it down.
Remember: When squaring a
term, always square both the
variable and the coefficient.
Note 1: You must follow all order
of operations and integer rules.
Note 2: If a variable does not
have a number in front of it, the
coefficient is 1.
Through
Multiplying Polynomials
Product of a Sum and Difference (a+b)(a-b) = a2 - b2
or
(x-y)(x+y) = x2 - y2
Example: (a+5) (a-5)
Example: (3b+4) (3b-4)
Example: (-2c+3) (-2c-3)
Example: (2x-4) (2x+4)
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Main Idea
Factoring Difference of Two Squares
Rule 1: The 1st and 2nd terms must
be perfect squares.
Rule 2: The 1st and 2nd terms must
be able to be written as a
difference.
Step 1: Take the Square root of
the 1st term and make it the 1st
term in each set of parenthesis.
Step 2: Take the Square root of
the 2nd term and make it the 2nd
term in each set of parenthesis.
Step 3: Separate the terms in the
1st set of parenthesis by a “+”.
Step 4: Separate the terms in the
2nd set of parenthesis by a “-”.
Note 1: The factors for the
difference of 2-squares follows
the form (a2-b2)=(a+b)(a-b)
Through
Factoring
Difference of Two Squares: One number or
variable is squared and is subtracted from another
number or variable which is also squared.
Such as: (a2-b2) or (92-x2) or (25y2-16s2)
Example: Factor (y2-x2)
Example: Factor (92-x2)
Example: Factor (25y2-16s2)
Example: Factor (49t2-1)
Example: Factor (9t2-64x4)
Example: Factor ( y4-x6)
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Main Idea
Special Case Polynomials
Rule 1: The terms of both
binomials must be equal
Squaring Binomials
Step 1: Square the 1st term and
write it down.
Step 2: Multiply the 1st term by
the second term and multiply the
result by 2 and write it down.
Step 3: Square the 2nd term and
write it down.
Remember: When squaring a
term, always square both the
variable and the coefficient.
Note 1: You must follow all order
of operations and integer rules.
Note 2: If a variable does not
have a number in front of it, the
coefficient is 1.
Through
Multiplying Polynomials
Squaring of a Sum
(a+b)2=(a+b)(a+b)=a2+2ab+b2
Example: (a+5)2
Example: (3b+4)2
Squaring of a Difference
(x-y)2=(x-y)(x-y)=x2-2xy+y2
Example: (2x-4)2
Example: (-2c+3)2
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Main Idea
Factoring Perfect Squares
Rule 1: The first and last terms
must be squares of monomials
Rule 2: The middle term must be
twice the product of the square
roots of the 1st and last term.
Step 1: Draw 2 pairs of
parenthesis and determine the
operations using the notes below.
Step 2: Take the Square root of
the 1st term and make it the 1st
term in each set of parenthesis.
Step 3: Take the Square root of
the 2nd term and make it the 2nd
term in each set of parenthesis.
Note 1: If all of the terms in the
trinomial are separated by “+”, then the monomials of the factors
will be separated by a “+”.
Note 2: If the last term of the
trinomial is separated by a “+” and
the middle term is subtracted, then the monomials of the factors
will be separated by a “-”.
Through
Factoring
Perfect Square Trinomial: The square of a
binomial. Such that:
(a+b)2=(a+b)(a+b)=a2+2ab+b2
or
(x-y)2=(x-y)(x-y)=x2-2xy+y2
Example: Factor (w2+2wt+t2)
Example: Factor (x2+12x+36)
Example: Factor (x2-14x+49)
Example: Factor (9a4-24a2b3+4b6)
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Main Idea
Converting Standard form to
Intercept Form
Quadratic Standard Form: y = ax2
+ bx + c
a = dilation and direction
b=-2ax
c = y-intercept
Quadratic Intercept Form
y=a(x-r1)(x-r2)
a = dilation and direction
r1= root1 and r2= root2
Step 1: Factor the standard form
Step 2: Place “a” in front of the
factors
Line of symmetry equation:
To find “x =”, plug in a & b into the
line of symmetry equation
Definition: Root—Where the
parabola crosses the x-axis.
Synonyms: Solution, x-intercept,
zeros, factor
Remember: A quadratic can have 1,
2, or 0 Roots
Through
Relating Standard Form & Intercept Form
Example:
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-1
Example:
6
5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
Example:
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
x = 2a -b
Factor y=2x2+8x+6
Intercept Form
Real Roots : 0, 1, or 2
( , ) ( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Factor y=-2x2+4x-2
Intercept Form
Real Roots : 0, 1, or 2
( , ) ( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
Factor y=2x2-4x+4
Intercept Form
Real Roots : 0, 1, or 2
( , ) ( , )
Line of symmetry
x =
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Main Idea
Discriminant
Discriminant: part of the
quadratic formula which gives the
number and types of roots. 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
Rule 1: If the discriminant is
greater than zero (positive),
there are 2 real roots. The
parabola crosses the x-axis 2 times
Rule 2: If the discriminant equals
zero, there is only 1 real root. The
vertex is on the x-axis
Rule 3: If the discriminant is less
than zero (negative), there are
NO Real Roots. The parabola does
not cross the x-axis.
Note: There are 2 imaginary roots
Finding the number of Roots
Step 1: Write the equation of
the discriminant
Step 2: Identify a, b and c
Step 3: Plug into the discriminant
𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄 and solve.
Step 4: Use the rules to
determine the number of roots.
Note: the line of symmetry equation
is part of the quadratic formula
Through
Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula: a formula to find the roots for any
quadratic equation in standard form: ax2 + bx + c = 0
Some quadratics can only be factored using the
quadratic formula
Example: Factor y= x2 + 3x + 1 without using the
quadratic
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11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
Now use the discriminant 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄 a= b= c=
Example: Find the number of real roots and the line
of symmetry for: y=2x2+2x-3; a= b= c=
−𝒃 ± 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝟐𝒂 x =
x = 2a -b
Real Roots : 0, 1, or 2
Line of symmetry
x =
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Main Idea
Discriminant
Discriminant: part of the
quadratic formula which gives the
number and types of roots. 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
Rule 1: If the discriminant is
greater than zero (positive),
there are 2 real roots. The
parabola crosses the x-axis 2 times
Rule 2: If the discriminant equals
zero, there is only 1 real root. The
vertex is on the x-axis
Rule 3: If the discriminant is less
than zero (negative), there are
NO Real Roots. The parabola does
not cross the x-axis.
Note: There are 2 imaginary roots
Finding the number of Roots
Step 1: Write the equation of
the discriminant
Step 2: Identify a, b and c
Step 3: Plug into the discriminant
𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄 and solve.
Step 4: Use the rules to
determine the number of roots.
Note: the line of symmetry equation
is part of the quadratic formula
Through
Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula: a formula to find the roots for any
quadratic equation in standard form: ax2 + bx + c = 0
Example: Find the number of real roots and the line
of symmetry for: y=4x2+4x+1; a= b= c=
Example: Find the number of real roots and the line
of symmetry for: y=x2+2x+5; a= b= c=
Example: Find the number of real roots and the line
of symmetry for: y=2x2+2x-3; a= b= c=
−𝒃 ± 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝟐𝒂 x =
x = 2a -b
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Main Idea
Discriminant
Discriminant: part of the
quadratic formula which gives the
number and types of roots. 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
Rule 1: If the discriminant is
greater than zero (positive),
there are 2 real roots. The
parabola crosses the x-axis 2 times
Rule 2: If the discriminant equals
zero, there is only 1 real root. The
vertex is on the x-axis
Rule 3: If the discriminant is less
than zero (negative), there are
NO Real Roots. The parabola does
not cross the x-axis.
Note: There are 2 imaginary roots
Finding the number of Roots
Step 1: Write the equation of
the discriminant
Step 2: Identify a, b and c
Step 3: Plug into the discriminant
𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄 and solve.
Step 4: Use the rules to
determine the number of roots.
Note: the line of symmetry equation
is part of the quadratic formula
Through
Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula: a formula to find the roots for any
quadratic equation in standard form: ax2 + bx + c = 0
Example: Find the number of real roots and the line
of symmetry for: y=x2-9; a= b= c=
Example: Find the number of real roots and the line
of symmetry for: y=x2+4; a= b= c=
Example: Find the number of real roots and the line
of symmetry for: y=x2-10x+25; a= b= c=
−𝒃 ± 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝟐𝒂 x =
x = 2a -b
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Main Idea
Factoring with the Quadratic Formula
Step 1: Place the equation in
standard form: ax2+bx+c=0
Step 2: Write the Quadratic
Formula
Step 3: Identify a, b and c
Step 4: Plug into the Quadratic
Formula
Step 5: Multiply “2a” and
simplify “-b” if possible and
calculate the discriminant: 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
Step 6: Finalizing the answer
A. If the discriminant is zero,
simplify the fraction-this is the
answer.(1 Real Root)
B. If the discriminant is negative,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus). Place an
“i” outside the radical make the
discriminant positive and stop. (N0 Real Roots; 2-imaginary roots)
C. If the discriminant is positive,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus) (2 Real Roots)
If the square root of the
discriminant has more than 2
decimal places, stop.
If the square root of the
discriminant has less than 2
decimals, simplify completely.
Through
Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula: a formula to find the roots for any
quadratic equation in standard form: ax2 + bx + c = 0
Example: Factor 3x2 - 12x = -12 using the quadratic
Example: Factor -4x2 = 20x + 25 using the quadratic
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11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
-3
−𝒃 ± 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝟐𝒂 x =
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Main Idea
Factoring with the Quadratic Formula
Step 1: Place the equation in
standard form: ax2+bx+c=0
Step 2: Write the Quadratic
Formula
Step 3: Identify a, b and c
Step 4: Plug into the Quadratic
Formula
Step 5: Multiply “2a” and
simplify “-b” if possible and
calculate the discriminant: 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
Step 6: Finalizing the answer
A. If the discriminant is zero,
simplify the fraction-this is the
answer.(1 Real Root)
B. If the discriminant is negative,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus). Place an
“i” outside the radical make the
discriminant positive and stop. (N0 Real Roots; 2-imaginary roots)
C. If the discriminant is positive,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus) (2 Real Roots)
If the square root of the
discriminant has more than 2
decimal places, stop.
If the square root of the
discriminant has less than 2
decimals, simplify completely.
Through
Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula: a formula to find the roots for any
quadratic equation in standard form: ax2 + bx + c = 0
Example: Factor 0=2x2-4x+4 using the quadratic
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12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
Example: Factor y= -3x2-18x-29 using the quadratic
−𝒃 ± 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝟐𝒂 x =
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Main Idea
Factoring with the Quadratic Formula
Step 1: Place the equation in
standard form: ax2+bx+c=0
Step 2: Write the Quadratic
Formula
Step 3: Identify a, b and c
Step 4: Plug into the Quadratic
Formula
Step 5: Multiply “2a” and
simplify “-b” if possible and
calculate the discriminant: 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
Step 6: Finalizing the answer
A. If the discriminant is zero,
simplify the fraction-this is the
answer.(1 Real Root)
B. If the discriminant is negative,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus). Place an
“i” outside the radical make the
discriminant positive and stop. (N0 Real Roots; 2-imaginary roots)
C. If the discriminant is positive,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus) (2 Real Roots)
If the square root of the
discriminant has more than 2
decimal places, stop.
If the square root of the
discriminant has less than 2
decimals, simplify completely.
Through
Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula: a formula to find the roots for any
quadratic equation in standard form: ax2 + bx + c = 0
Example: Factor -3 = -2x2 - 4x using the quadratic
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-1
Example: Factor 0 = 3x2 - 8x + 2 using the quadratic
−𝒃 ± 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝟐𝒂 x =
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Main Idea
Factoring with the Quadratic Formula
Step 1: Place the equation in
standard form: ax2+bx+c=0
Step 2: Write the Quadratic
Formula
Step 3: Identify a, b and c
Step 4: Plug into the Quadratic
Formula
Step 5: Multiply “2a” and
simplify “-b” if possible and
calculate the discriminant: 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
Step 6: Finalizing the answer
A. If the discriminant is zero,
simplify the fraction-this is the
answer.(1 Real Root)
B. If the discriminant is negative,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus). Place an
“i” outside the radical make the
discriminant positive and stop. (N0 Real Roots; 2-imaginary roots)
C. If the discriminant is positive,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus) (2 Real Roots)
If the square root of the
discriminant has more than 2
decimal places, stop.
If the square root of the
discriminant has less than 2
decimals, simplify completely.
Through
Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula: a formula to find the roots for any
quadratic equation in standard form: ax2 + bx + c = 0
Example: Factor y = -4x2 + 8x + 5 using the quadratic
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8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-1
Example: Factor 6x = 8x2– 119 using the quadratic
−𝒃 ± 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝟐𝒂 x =
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Main Idea
Exponents
54
Rule 1: No negative exponents
are allowed in the solution
Step 1: Write the base as many
times as the exponent indicates.
(expanded form)
Step 2: Multiply the bases
**Note: Every base has an
exponent. (If no exponent is
shown, then the exponent is 1)
Remember: The reciprocal of a
whole number equals 1 divided by
the number
Exponents raised to a negative power
4-3
Step 1: Eliminate negative
exponents by taking the reciprocal
of the bases.
Move bases with negative exponents
in the numerator to the denominator
& make the exponent positive
Move bases with negative exponents
in the denominator to the numerator
& make the exponent positive
Note: Anything raised to the zero
power equals 1
Through
Exponents
Exponent: The number of times the base is to be
used in multiplication.
Example: 54=
Example: 43=
Example: N5=
Remember: 5 = & that the reciprocal is
Example: 4-3=
Example: N-2 =
Example: =
Example: =
Example: =
Base
Base
Exponent
1 5
5
1
Exponent
x3y-4
h-5k3
h-5 1
d-3x5
a-3y5z3
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Main Idea
Exponents-(Multiplying and Dividing)
Rule 1: No negative exponents
are allowed in the solution.
Rule 2: Add exponents when
multiplying equivalent bases.
Rule 3: Subtract the exponents
when dividing equivalent bases.
Step 1: Eliminate all negative
exponents by taking the reciprocal
of the bases
Step 2: Add exponents for all
common bases in the numerator.
Step 3: Add exponents for all
common bases in the denominator.
Step 4: Subtract exponents for
bases that are common in both the
numerator and denominator.
Remember: The reciprocal of a
whole number equals 1 divided by
the number.
Powers raised to another Power Step 1: Make certain every base
has and exponent.
Step 2: Multiply the base’s
exponent by the power to which it
is raised.
Step 3: Eliminate all negative
exponents by taking reciprocals.
Through
Exponents
Example Rule 1:
Example Rule 2: y3×z5×a2×z4×a7
Example Rule 2:
Example:
Example:
Example:
Example: (43)5=
Example: (53)-2=
Example: (a-5b2)-3=
x4z-5
xy-3
x4y-4
x-2z-3y-3
x2z3y3
x-4y2
ac-4 bd-3
a4bc5 d3
ab6c2
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Main Idea
Exponents-(Multiplying and Dividing)
Step 1: Eliminate all negative
exponents by taking the reciprocal
of the bases
Step 2: Add exponents for all
common bases in the numerator.
Step 3: Add exponents for all
common bases in the denominator.
Step 4: Subtract exponents for
bases that are common in both the
numerator and denominator.
Remember: The reciprocal of a
whole number equals 1 divided by
the number
**Note: Every base has an
exponent. (If no exponent is
shown, then the exponent is 1)
Powers raised to another Power Step 1: Make certain every base
has and exponent.
Step 2: Multiply the base’s
exponent by the power to which it
is raised.
Step 3: Eliminate all negative
exponents by taking reciprocals.
Through
Exponents
Example
Which expression is equivalent to 𝟐𝟕𝒙−𝟐𝒚𝟔
𝟑𝒙𝟓𝒚𝟐𝒛𝟎
A. 𝟗𝐱𝟕𝐲𝟒
𝐳
B. 𝐲𝟒
𝟗𝒙𝟑
C. 𝟗𝐲𝟒
𝒙𝟕
D. 𝟗𝐲𝟒
𝒙𝟕𝒛
Example Marlena was asked to find an expression that is not
equivalent to 𝟐𝟏𝟐. Which of the following is not
equivalent to the expression?
A. (𝟐𝟐)𝟔
B. (𝟐𝟖)𝟒
C. (𝟐𝟔)(𝟐𝟔)
D. (𝟐𝟑)(𝟐𝟗)
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Main Idea
Area of a Rectangle
Step 1: Write the area formula
Step 2: Plug into the formula.
Step 3: Solve for Length =
Step 4: Simplify the exponents
1. Eliminate all negative exponents
by taking the reciprocal of the
bases
2. Add exponents for all common
bases in the numerator.
3. Add exponents for all common
bases in the denominator.
4. Subtract exponents for bases
that are common in both the
numerator and denominator.
Area of a Parallelogram
Step 1: Write the area formula
Step 2: Plug into the formula.
Step 3: Solve for base =
Step 4: Simplify the exponents
following the steps above
Note: Bases do not change when
multiplying.
Through
Exponents
Example The area of a rectangle is 𝟏𝟒𝟒𝒂𝟖𝒃𝟒 square units. If
the width of the rectangle is 𝟖𝒂𝟐𝒃𝟐 units, what is the
length in units?
A 𝟏𝟖𝒂𝟔𝒃𝟐 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒔
B 𝟏𝟑𝟔𝒂𝟔𝒃𝟐 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒔
C 𝟏𝟓𝟐𝒂𝟏𝟎𝒃𝟔 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒔
D 𝟏𝟏𝟓𝟐𝒂𝟏𝟎𝒃𝟔 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒔
Example The area, A, of a parallelogram is 𝟔𝟒𝒙𝟗𝒚𝟔 square feet.
The height, h, of the parallelogram is 𝟏𝟔𝒙𝟑𝒚𝟐 feet. The
area of a parallelogram can be found using the formula
A=bh. Which of the following best represents the
length of this parallelogram’s base, b?
A. 𝟒𝒙𝟔𝒚𝟒 𝒇𝒕
B. 𝟖𝟎𝒙𝟏𝟐𝒚𝟖𝒇𝒕
C. 𝟒𝒙𝟑𝒚𝟑 𝒇𝒕
D. 𝟒𝟖𝒙𝟔𝒚𝟒 𝒇𝒕
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Main Idea
Simplifying Square Roots
Step 1: Make a factor tree.
Begin by dividing the number by it
smallest factor.
Step 2: Divide the resulting
quotient in step 1 by it smallest
factor.
Step 3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 until
the quotient is a prime number
Step 4: Circle each pair of
numbers.
Step 5: place any number that is
not paired in parenthesis under the
radical-the square root sign.
Step 6: For every circled pair
write one of the numbers outside
of the radical in parenthesis.
Step 7: Multiply the numbers in
parenthesis under the radical
together.
Step 8: Multiply the numbers
outside in parenthesis outside the
radical together.
Note: square roots undo raising a
number to the 2nd power.
𝟕𝟐 = 𝟒𝟗 = 7 𝟏𝟎𝟐 = 𝟏𝟎𝟎 = 10
Through
Square Roots
Prime Factors: a natural number or counting number
that can only be divided evenly by itself and 1. Ex. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13
Square Root: a factor of some quantity which when
multiplied by itself gives you the original quantity.
Example:
(2)(5)√(𝟐)(𝟑) = 10 𝟔
Example: 𝟖𝟒
Example: 𝟏𝟎𝟖
𝟔𝟎𝟎
300 2
1502
75 2
3 25
5 5
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
94
Main Idea
Square Roots
Step 1: Make a factor tree.
Begin by dividing the number by it
smallest factor.
Step 2: Divide the resulting
quotient in step 1 by it smallest
factor.
Step 3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 until
the quotient is a prime number
Step 4: Circle each pair of prime
numbers.
Step 5: place any number that is
not paired in parenthesis under the
radical-the square root sign.
Step 6: For every circled pair
write one of the numbers outside
of the radical in parenthesis.
Step 7: Multiply the numbers in
parenthesis under the radical
together.
Step 8: Multiply the numbers
outside in parenthesis outside the
radical together.
Note: square roots undo raising a
number to the 2nd power.
𝟕𝟐 = 𝟒𝟗 = 7 𝟏𝟎𝟐 = 𝟏𝟎𝟎 = 10
Through
Square Roots
Prime Factors: a natural number or counting number
that can only be divided evenly by itself and 1. Ex. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13
Square Root: a factor of some quantity which when
multiplied by itself gives you the original quantity.
Example: 𝟒𝟐𝟎
Example: 5 𝟐𝟕
Example: 9 𝟑𝟐
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
95
Main Idea
Simplifying Square Roots
with Variables
Step 1: Make a prime factor tree
of any coefficient.
Step 2: Re-write any variables in
expanded notation
Step 3: Circle each pair of
numbers.
Step 4: Circle each pair of
variables
Step 5: Place any number or
variable that is not paired in
parenthesis under the radical.
Step 6: Write one of the
numbers/variables outside of the
radical in parenthesis for each pair.
Note: The number of circled pairs
of each variable is the power of
that variable.
Step 7: Multiply the numbers &
variables in parenthesis under the
radical together.
Step 8: Multiply the numbers &
variables in parenthesis outside the
radical together.
Remember: Add exponents when
multiplying variables with like bases
Through
Square Roots
Prime Factors: a natural number or counting number
that can only be divided evenly by itself and 1. Ex. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37…
Square Root: a factor of some quantity which when
multiplied by itself gives you the original quantity.
Example:
(2)(3)(a)(a)(a)(c)(c)√(𝟐)(𝟓)(𝒂)(𝒃) = 6a3c2 𝟏𝟎𝒂𝒃
Example: 𝟏𝟖 𝒙𝟓 𝒛𝟐
Example: -√𝟔 𝒙 𝒚𝟐𝒛
√𝟑𝟔𝟎 𝒂𝟕 𝒃 𝒄𝟒
45 2
180 2
2 90
3 15
3 5
a
a a
a a
a
a
c c
c c
b
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
96
Main Idea
Simplifying Square Roots
with Variables
Step 1: Make a prime factor tree
of any coefficient.
Step 2: Re-write any variables in
expanded notation
Step 3: Circle each pair of
numbers.
Step 4: Circle each pair of
variables
Step 5: Place any number or
variable that is not paired in
parenthesis under the radical.
Step 6: Write one of the
numbers/variables outside of the
radical in parenthesis for each pair.
Note: The number of circled pairs
of each variable is the power of
that variable.
Step 7: Multiply the numbers &
variables in parenthesis under the
radical together.
Step 8: Multiply the numbers &
variables in parenthesis outside the
radical together.
Remember: Add exponents when
multiplying variables with like bases
Through
Square Roots
Prime Factors: a natural number or counting number
that can only be divided evenly by itself and 1. Ex. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37…
Square Root: a factor of some quantity which when
multiplied by itself gives you the original quantity.
Example: -4𝒑√𝟏𝟕 𝒑𝟏𝟑
Example: 5𝒙𝒚𝟐√𝟑𝟔 𝒙𝟐𝟓𝒚𝟑𝟔 𝒛𝟏𝟒
Example: -8𝒙𝒚𝟑√𝟒𝟗 𝒙𝟏𝟖 𝒚𝟐𝒛𝟒𝟒
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
97
Main Idea
Simplifying Square Roots of
Negative Numbers
Rule 1: The square root of a
negative number is imaginary (i)
Step 1: Make a prime factor tree
for the number under the radical.
Step 2: Re-write any variables in
expanded notation
Step 3: Circle each pair of
numbers.
Step 4: Circle each pair of
variables
Step 5: Place any number or
variable that is not paired in
parenthesis under the radical.
Step 6: Write one of the
numbers/variables outside of the
radical in parenthesis for each pair.
Note: If the number under the
radical is negative, make it
positive and place an “i” outside the radical.
Step 7: Multiply the numbers &
variables in parenthesis under the
radical together.
Step 8: Multiply the numbers &
variables in parenthesis outside the
radical together.
Remember: Add exponents when
multiplying variables with like bases
Through
Square Roots
Prime Factors: a natural number or counting number
that can only be divided evenly by itself and 1. Ex. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37…
Square Root: a factor of some quantity which when
multiplied by itself gives you the original quantity.
Example: −𝟗𝟎
Example: −𝟔𝟒
Example: 5 −𝟏𝟖𝟎
Example: 6 𝟐𝟕
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
98
Main Idea
Simplifying Square Roots of
Negative Numbers
Rule 1: The square root of a
negative number is imaginary (i)
Step 1: Make a prime factor tree
for the number under the radical.
Step 2: Re-write any variables in
expanded notation
Step 3: Circle each pair of
numbers.
Step 4: Circle each pair of
variables
Step 5: Place any number or
variable that is not paired in
parenthesis under the radical.
Step 6: Write one of the
numbers/variables outside of the
radical in parenthesis for each pair.
Note: If the number under the
radical is negative, make it
positive and place an “i” outside the radical.
Step 7: Multiply the numbers &
variables in parenthesis under the
radical together.
Step 8: Multiply the numbers &
variables in parenthesis outside the
radical together.
Remember: Add exponents when
multiplying variables with like bases
Through
Square Roots
Prime Factors: a natural number or counting number
that can only be divided evenly by itself and 1. Ex. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37…
Square Root: a factor of some quantity which when
multiplied by itself gives you the original quantity.
Example: √−𝟏𝟔𝒙𝟖 𝒚𝟐
Example: 5𝒘𝟒𝒙√−𝟏𝟑 𝒙𝟐𝒚𝟒 𝒛𝟖
Example: -3√𝟒𝟗 𝒙𝒚𝒛
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
99
Main Idea
Simplifying Square Roots
with Variables
Simplified Steps
If the variable’s exponent is Even
1. Write the variable outside the
radical.
2. Divide the exponent by 2-the
result is the variable’s exponent
Note: If the exponent is even, the
variable will not be under the
radical.
Note: If the number under the
radical is negative make it positive
& place an “i” outside the radical.
If the variable’s exponent is Odd
1. Write the variable under the
radical
2. If the exponent is > “1” Write the variable outside
radical.
Subtract 1 from the exponent
Divide the resulting exponent
by two-this is the variable’s
exponent outside of the radical
Through
Square Roots
Example: (a)(a)(a)(c)(c)√(𝒂)(𝒃)
= a3c2 𝒂𝒃
Example: 𝒙𝟒 𝒛𝟐
Example: -√ 𝒚𝟐𝟒
Example: −𝒅𝟑
Example: √ −𝒇𝟗𝒅𝟐𝟕
Example: -4 √ 𝒇𝟓𝒅𝟏𝟏
c c
c c
a
a a
a a
a
a
√ 𝒂𝟕 𝒃 𝒄𝟒
b
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
100
Main Idea
Simplifying Square Roots
with Variables
Simplified Steps
If the variable’s exponent is Even
1. Write the variable outside the
radical.
2. Divide the exponent by 2-the
result is the variable’s exponent
Note: If the exponent is even, the
variable will not be under the
radical.
Note: If the number under the
radical is negative make it positive
& place an “i” outside the radical.
If the variable’s exponent is Odd
1. Write the variable under the
radical
2. If the exponent is > “1” Write the variable outside
radical.
Subtract 1 from the exponent
Divide the resulting exponent
by two-this is the variable’s
exponent outside of the radical
Through
Square Roots
Example: −𝒙𝟒 𝒛𝟑
Example: 𝒙𝟐𝒛𝟑√ 𝒙𝟏𝟓 𝒚 𝒛𝟐
Example: -𝟓𝒚𝒛√ 𝒚𝟐𝟒 𝒛
Example: 𝟔𝒅𝟐 −𝒅𝟑
Example: −𝟕𝒇𝒅𝟕√ 𝒇𝟗𝒅𝟐𝟕
Example: 4 𝒅𝟐√− 𝒇𝟑𝒅𝟖
Example: −𝟐𝒇𝒈𝟐𝒅√ 𝒇𝒈𝟕𝒅𝟑
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
101
Main Idea
Simplifying Square Roots
with Variables & Numbers
Simplified Steps
1. Separate into 2 parts
Coefficients
Variables
2. Simplifying the Coefficients
Make a factor tree
Circle every common pair
Place unpaired numbers under
the radical & multiply
Place 1 number from each pair
outside the radical & multiply
Note: If the number under the
radical is negative make it positive
& place an “i” outside the radical.
3. Simplifying the Variables
If the variable’s exponent is Even Write the variable outside the
radical.
Divide the exponent by 2-the
result is the variable’s exponent
If the variable’s exponent is Odd Write the variable under the
radical
If the exponent is > “1” Write the variable outside
radical.
Subtract 1 from the exponent
Divide the resulting exponent by
two-this is the variable’s
exponent outside of the radical
4. Combine Coefficients &
Variables
Through
Square Roots
Example:
−𝟑𝟔𝟎
𝒂𝟕 𝒃 𝒄𝟐
Example: −√ 𝟐𝟓𝟐𝒙 𝒚𝟏𝟐𝒛𝟖
Example: √−𝟐𝟖𝟖𝒙𝟑 𝒚𝟕𝒛𝟐
(𝟐)(𝟑)𝒊√(𝟐)(𝟓) = 𝟔𝒊 𝟏𝟎
√−𝟑𝟔𝟎 𝒂𝟕 𝒃 𝒄𝟐
15
180 2
45 2
2 90
3
5 3 a
a a a a
c c
b
a a
𝒂𝟑𝒄 𝒂 𝒃
𝟔𝐚𝟑𝐜𝒊 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐛
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
102
Main Idea
Simplifying Square Roots
with Variables & Numbers
Simplified Steps
1. Separate into 2 parts
Coefficients
Variables
2. Simplifying the Coefficients
Make a factor tree
Circle every common pair
Place unpaired numbers under
the radical & multiply
Place 1 number from each pair
outside the radical & multiply
Note: If the number under the
radical is negative make it positive
& place an “i” outside the radical.
3. Simplifying the Variables
If the variable’s exponent is Even Write the variable outside the
radical.
Divide the exponent by 2-the
result is the variable’s exponent
If the variable’s exponent is Odd Write the variable under the
radical
If the exponent is > “1” Write the variable outside
radical.
Subtract 1 from the exponent
Divide the resulting exponent by
two-this is the variable’s
exponent outside of the radical
4. Combine Coefficients &
Variables
Through
Square Roots
Example: -𝟑𝒙𝟐𝒚𝒛𝟑√ 𝟐𝟓𝟐𝒙 𝒚𝟏𝟐𝒛𝟖
Example: 5𝒚𝒛𝟑√ 𝟐𝟖𝟖𝒙𝟐 𝒚𝟐𝒛
Example: 2𝒙𝟐𝒛𝟑√−𝟏𝟔𝟐𝒙 𝒚𝟏𝟓𝒛𝟖
Date:___________ Created by: Loren L. Spencer
103
Main Idea
Multiplying Square Roots
Step 1: Multiply the numbers
outside of the radical
Step 2: Multiply the numbers
under the radical-the radicand
Step 3: Simplify the radicand by
making a factor tree
Rule 1: “i” times “i” equals “-1”
Rule 2: (-1) times i equals “-i ”
Through
Square Roots
Definition: Radicand-the number under the radical
Example: 𝟐 𝟔 × 𝟕 𝟏𝟓
Example: −𝟑 𝟕 × 𝟒 𝟏𝟒
Example: 𝟓 𝟐 × 𝟒 −𝟑
Example: − 𝟏𝟓 × 𝟐 −𝟏𝟎
Example: 𝟑 −𝟕 × 𝟔 −𝟏𝟒
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Main Idea
Dividing Square Roots
Rule 1: No Square roots in the
denominator of the solution
Rule 2: Square roots undo squares.
Ex. 𝟑𝟔 = 𝟔𝟐 = 6
Step 1: Write the square roots as
a fraction.
Step 2: Reduce the numbers
outside of the radical if possible.
Step 3: Multiply the numerator
and the denominator by the value
of the radical in the denominator.
Note: this removes the radical
from the denominator.
Step 4: Reduce the numbers
outside of the radical if possible.
Step 5: Simplify the numerator by
making a factor tree
Step 6: Reduce the numbers
outside of the radical if possible.
Remember: “i” times “i” equals “-1”
Remember: (-1) times i equals “-i ”
Through
Square Roots
Definition: Radicand-the number under the radical
Example: 𝟐𝟕 𝟔 ÷ 𝟏𝟐 𝟏𝟓 = 𝟐𝟕 𝟔
𝟏𝟐 𝟏𝟓 =
𝟗 𝟔
𝟒 𝟏𝟓 ×
𝟏𝟓
𝟏𝟓
= 𝟗 𝟗𝟎
𝟒(𝟏𝟓) =
𝟗 𝟗𝟎
𝟔𝟎 =
𝟑 𝟗𝟎
𝟐𝟎 = 𝟑(𝟑) 𝟏𝟎
𝟐𝟎 =
𝟗 𝟏𝟎
𝟐𝟎= 𝟗 𝟏𝟎
𝟐𝟎
𝟗𝟎 = 𝟑 𝟏𝟎
Example: −𝟑 𝟕 ÷ 𝟒 𝟏𝟒
Example: 𝟓 𝟐 ÷ 𝟒 −𝟑
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105
Main Idea
Dividing Square Roots
Rule 1: No Square roots in the
denominator of the solution
Rule 2: Square roots undo squares.
Ex. 𝟑𝟔 = 𝟔𝟐 = 6
Step 1: Write the square roots as
a fraction.
Step 2: Reduce the numbers
outside of the radical if possible.
Step 3: Multiply the numerator
and the denominator by the value
of the radical in the denominator.
Note: this removes the radical
from the denominator.
Step 4: Reduce the numbers
outside of the radical if possible.
Step 5: Simplify the numerator by
making a factor tree
Step 6: Reduce the numbers
outside of the radical if possible.
Remember: “i” times “i” equals “-1”
Remember: (-1) times i equals “-i ”
Through
Square Roots
Definition: Radicand-the number under the radical
Example: − 𝟏𝟓 ÷ 𝟐 −𝟏𝟎
Example: 𝟑 −𝟕 × 𝟔 𝟏𝟒
Example: 𝟏𝟎 𝟔 ÷ 𝟒 −𝟑
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106
Main Idea
Dividing Square Roots
Rule 1: No Square roots in the
denominator of the solution
Rule 2: Square roots undo squares.
Ex. 𝟑𝟔 = 𝟔𝟐 = 6
Step 1: Write the square roots as
a fraction.
Step 2: Reduce the numbers
outside of the radical if possible.
Step 3: Multiply the numerator
and the denominator by the value
of the radical in the denominator.
Note: this removes the radical
from the denominator.
Step 4: Reduce the numbers
outside of the radical if possible.
Step 5: Simplify the numerator by
making a factor tree
Step 6: Reduce the numbers
outside of the radical if possible.
Remember: “i” times “i” equals “-1”
Remember: (-1) times i equals “-i ”
Through
Square Roots
Definition: Radicand-the number under the radical
Example: 𝟗 −𝟔
𝟒 𝟏𝟓
Example: 𝟗 𝟏𝟐
𝟒 −𝟑
Example: −𝟓 𝟔
𝟑 −𝟏𝟎
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Main Idea
Adding & Subtracting Square
Roots
Rule 1: To add or subtract Square
Roots the radicands-the number
under the radical-must be the same
Note: To combine like terms, the
variables must be the same
Note: To combine square roots,
the radicands must be the same.
Radicands are the same
Step 1: Add the numbers outside
the radicals.
Step 2: Simplify the resulting
radicand by creating a factor tree.
Radicands are Different
Step 1: Simplify the radicands by
creating a factor tree.
Step 2: If the numbers outside of
the radicals are the same, add or
subtract the numbers outside of
the radicals.
Through
Square Roots
Adding and subtracting square roots is very similar
to the concept of combining like terms. Combining
Like Terms-If the variables are the same just add or
subtract the coefficients. If the variables are
different, they cannot be simplified
Ex. 3x + 5y cannot be simplified
However, 3x + 5x = 8x
Ex. 3 𝟏𝟑 + 5 𝟏𝟕 cannot be simplified
However, 3 𝟏𝟑 + 5 𝟏𝟑 = 8 𝟏𝟑
Example: 𝟓 𝟏𝟖 - 𝟖 𝟏𝟖
Example: -𝟑 𝟕 + 𝟗 𝟕
Example: - 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟓
Example: −𝟑 𝟏𝟖 + 𝟒 𝟐
Example: 𝟑 𝟕 + 𝟔 𝟐𝟖
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Main Idea
Adding & Subtracting Square
Roots
Rule 1: To add or subtract Square
Roots the radicands-the number
under the radical-must be the same
Radicands are the same
Step 1: Add the numbers outside
the radicals.
Step 2: Simplify the resulting
radicand by creating a factor tree.
Radicands are Different
Step 1: Simplify the radicands by
creating a factor tree.
Step 2: If the numbers outside of
the radicals are the same, add or
subtract the numbers outside of
the radicals.
Through
Square Roots
Example: 𝟔 𝟗𝟖 - 𝟐 𝟗𝟖
Example: 𝟒 𝟓𝟎 + 𝟗 𝟓𝟎
Example: - 𝟓 + 𝟓
Example: 𝟑 𝟏𝟖 + 𝟑 𝟑
Example: 𝟏𝟖 𝟑 + 𝟔 𝟐𝟕
Example: 𝟗 𝟑 + 𝟔 𝟏𝟓
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109
Main Idea
Difference of 2 squares
Definition: Conjugate-Changing of
the signs between 2 terms
Multiplying Polynomials in the
form of (a+b)(a-b)
Rule 1: The 1st terms of both
binomials must be equal
Step 1: Square the 1st term and
write it down.
Step 2: Square the 2nd term and
write it down.
Remember: When squaring a
term, always square both the
variable and the coefficient.
Note 1: You must follow all order
of operations and integer rules.
Note 2: If a variable does not
have a number in front of it, the
coefficient is 1.
Through
Multiplying Conjugates
Product of a Sum and Difference (a+b)(a-b) = a2 - b2
or
(x-y)(x+y) = x2 - y2
Example: (a+5) (a-5)
Example: (3b+4) (3b-4)
Example: (2c+3) (2c-3)
Example: (5x-4) (2x+4)
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Main Idea
Difference of 2 squares
Definition: Conjugate-Changing of
the signs between 2 terms
Multiplying Polynomials in the
form of (a+b)(a-b)
Rule 1: The 1st terms of both
binomials must be equal
Step 1: Square the 1st term and
write it down.
Step 2: Square the 2nd term and
write it down.
Remember: When squaring a
term, always square both the
variable and the coefficient.
Note 1: You must follow all order
of operations and integer rules.
Note 2: If a variable does not
have a number in front of it, the
coefficient is 1.
Through
Multiplying Conjugates
Product of a Sum and Difference (a+ 𝒃)(a- 𝒃) = a2 - b
or
(x-√𝒚)(x+√𝒚) = x2 - y
Example: (a+ 𝟓) (a- 𝟓)
Example: (3b+ 𝟐) (3b- 𝟐)
Example: (-2c+5 𝟑) (-2c-5 𝟑)
Example: (3x-4 𝟕) (2x+𝟒 𝟕)
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Main Idea
Rationalizing Denominators
Multiplying Polynomials in the
form of (a+b)(a-b)
Rule 1: The 1st terms of both
binomials must be equal
Rule 2: The 2nd terms of the
binomials must sum to zero
Step 1: Multiply the numerator
and the denominator by the
conjugate of the denominator.
Note: this removes the radical
from the denominator.
Step 2: Simplify the denominator
Step 3: Simplify all square roots
in the numerator by making a
factor tree
Step 4: Simplify the numerator by
combining like terms.
Step 5: Reduce if possible
Remember: When squaring a
term, always square both the
number outside the radical and
remove the radical.
Through
Rationalizing Denominators
Definition: Conjugate-Changing the signs between the
2 terms of a binomial
Example: 𝟑
𝟓+ 𝟕
Example: 𝟑 𝟑
𝟓−𝟐 𝟑
Example: 𝟒−𝟐 𝟑
𝟒+𝟐 𝟑
Example: 𝟐+𝟐 𝟑
𝟐−𝟐 𝟑
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Main Idea
Rationalizing Denominators
Multiplying Polynomials in the
form of (a+b)(a-b)
Rule 1: The 1st terms of both
binomials must be equal
Rule 2: The 2nd terms of the
binomials must sum to zero
Step 1: Multiply the numerator
and the denominator by the
conjugate of the denominator.
Note: this removes the radical
from the denominator.
Step 2: Simplify the denominator
Step 3: Simplify all square roots
in the numerator by making a
factor tree
Step 4: Simplify the numerator by
combining like terms.
Step 5: Reduce if possible
Remember: When squaring a
term, always square both the
number outside the radical and
remove the radical.
Through
Rationalizing Denominators
Definition: Conjugate-Changing the signs between the
2 terms of a binomial
Example: 𝟓 𝟑−𝟐 𝟐
𝟓 𝟑+𝟐 𝟐
Example: 𝟔−𝟐 𝟓
𝟕+𝟒 𝟓
Example: 𝟑 𝟐+𝟒 𝟓
𝟓 𝟐−𝟐 𝟓
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Main Idea
Factoring with the Quadratic Formula
Step 1: Place the equation in
standard form: ax2+bx+c=0
Step 2: Write the Quadratic
Formula
Step 3: Identify a, b and c
Step 4: Plug into the Quadratic
Formula
Step 5: Multiply “2a” and
simplify “-b” if possible and
calculate the discriminant: 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
Step 6: Simplify the radical
Step 7: Finalizing the answer
A. If the discriminant is zero,
simplify the fraction-this is the
answer.(1 Real Root)
B. If the discriminant is negative,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus). Place an
“i” outside the radical make the
discriminant positive and stop. (N0 Real Roots; 2-imaginary roots)
C. If the discriminant is positive,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus) (2 Real Roots)
If the square root of the
discriminant has more than 2
decimal places, stop.
If the square root of the
discriminant has less than 2
decimals, simplify completely.
Through
Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula: a formula to find the roots for any
quadratic equation in standard form: ax2 + bx + c = 0
Example: Factor 3x2 - 12x = -12 using the quadratic
Example: Factor -4x2 = 20x + 25 using the quadratic
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11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
-3
−𝒃 ± 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝟐𝒂 x =
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Main Idea
Factoring with the Quadratic Formula
Step 1: Place the equation in
standard form: ax2+bx+c=0
Step 2: Write the Quadratic
Formula
Step 3: Identify a, b and c
Step 4: Plug into the Quadratic
Formula
Step 5: Multiply “2a” and
simplify “-b” if possible and
calculate the discriminant: 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
Step 6: Simplify the radical
Step 7: Finalizing the answer
A. If the discriminant is zero,
simplify the fraction-this is the
answer.(1 Real Root)
B. If the discriminant is negative,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus). Place an
“i” outside the radical make the
discriminant positive and stop. (N0 Real Roots; 2-imaginary roots)
C. If the discriminant is positive,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus) (2 Real Roots)
If the square root of the
discriminant has more than 2
decimal places, stop.
If the square root of the
discriminant has less than 2
decimals, simplify completely.
Through
Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula: a formula to find the roots for any
quadratic equation in standard form: ax2 + bx + c = 0
Example: Factor 0=2x2-4x+4 using the quadratic
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10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
-2
Example: Factor y= -3x2-18x-29 using the quadratic
−𝒃 ± 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝟐𝒂 x =
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Main Idea
Factoring with the Quadratic Formula
Step 1: Place the equation in
standard form: ax2+bx+c=0
Step 2: Write the Quadratic
Formula
Step 3: Identify a, b and c
Step 4: Plug into the Quadratic
Formula
Step 5: Multiply “2a” and
simplify “-b” if possible and
calculate the discriminant: 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
Step 6: Simplify the radical
Step 7: Finalizing the answer
A. If the discriminant is zero,
simplify the fraction-this is the
answer.(1 Real Root)
B. If the discriminant is negative,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus). Place an
“i” outside the radical make the
discriminant positive and stop. (N0 Real Roots; 2-imaginary roots)
C. If the discriminant is positive,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus) (2 Real Roots)
If the square root of the
discriminant has more than 2
decimal places, stop.
If the square root of the
discriminant has less than 2
decimals, simplify completely.
Through
Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula: a formula to find the roots for any
quadratic equation in standard form: ax2 + bx + c = 0
Example: Factor -3 = -2x2 - 4x using the quadratic
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-1
Example: Factor 0 = 3x2 - 8x + 2 using the quadratic
−𝒃 ± 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝟐𝒂 x =
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Main Idea
Factoring with the Quadratic Formula
Step 1: Place the equation in
standard form: ax2+bx+c=0
Step 2: Write the Quadratic
Formula
Step 3: Identify a, b and c
Step 4: Plug into the Quadratic
Formula
Step 5: Multiply “2a” and
simplify “-b” if possible and
calculate the discriminant: 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
Step 6: Simplify the radical
Step 7: Finalizing the answer
A. If the discriminant is zero,
simplify the fraction-this is the
answer.(1 Real Root)
B. If the discriminant is negative,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus). Place an
“i” outside the radical make the
discriminant positive and stop. (N0 Real Roots; 2-imaginary roots)
C. If the discriminant is positive,
separate the equation into two
fractions-(plus & minus) (2 Real Roots)
If the square root of the
discriminant has more than 2
decimal places, stop.
If the square root of the
discriminant has less than 2
decimals, simplify completely.
Through
Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula: a formula to find the roots for any
quadratic equation in standard form: ax2 + bx + c = 0
Example: Factor y = -4x2 + 8x + 5 using the quadratic
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8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-1
Example: Factor 6x = 8x2– 119 using the quadratic
−𝒃 ± 𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝟐𝒂 x =
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Main Idea
Simplifying Exponents of Imaginary Numbers
Rule 1: i1 = i
Rule 2: i2 = -1
Rule 3: i3 = -i
Rule 4: i4 = 1 and i0 = 1
Step 1: Divide the exponent by 4
Step 2: Determining the value of
“i” to a power
If the remainder is 1-the decimal
is .25-the value is “i”
If the remainder is 1-the decimal
is .50-the value is “-1”
If the remainder is 1-the decimal
is .75-the value is “-i”
If the remainder is 0-the decimal
is .00 -the value is “1”
**Note: Every base has an
exponent. (If no exponent is
shown, then the exponent is 1)
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Simplifying Exponents of Imaginary Numbers
Imaginary number: any number that can be written as
the product of a real number and the imaginary unit “i”
where “i” represents the −𝟏.
Example: i17=
Example: i22=
Example: i7=
Example: i36=
Example: i0=
Example: i23=
Example: i125=
Example: i46=
Example: i54=
Example: i68=
Example: i235=
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Main Idea
Simplifying Exponents of Complex Numbers
Rule 1: i1 = i
Rule 2: i2 = -1
Rule 3: i3 = -i
Rule 4: i4 = 1 and i0 = 1
Step 1: Multiply the real numbers
Step 2: Sum the exponents of “i”
Step 3: Divide the exponent by 4
Step 4: Determining the value of
“i” to a power
If the remainder is 1-the decimal
is .25-the value is “i”
If the remainder is 1-the decimal
is .50-the value is “-1”
If the remainder is 1-the decimal
is .75-the value is “-i”
If the remainder is 0-the decimal
is .00 -the value is “1”
Step 5: Place the value of “i” in
parentheses and multiply by the
real number
**Note: Every base has an
exponent. (If no exponent is
shown, then the exponent is 1)
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Simplifying Exponents of Complex Numbers
Imaginary number: any number that can be written as
the product of a real number and the imaginary unit “i”
where “i” represents the −𝟏.
Example: 3i17× 6i17 =
Example: -3i9× 4i13 =
Example: 6i8× -6i17 =
Example: -5i17× -7i18 =
Example: 5i2× 6i22 =
Example: -3i54× 8i33 =
Example: -i22× -7i10 =
Example: -12i7× -6i10 =
Example: -3i17× i17 =
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Main Idea
Simplifying Exponents of Imaginary Numbers
Rule 1: i1 = i
Rule 2: i2 = -1
Rule 3: i3 = -i
Rule 4: i4 = 1 and i0 = 1
Rule 5: No Imaginary numbers in
the denominator.
Step 1: Divide the exponent(s) of
“i” by 4
Step 2: Determining the value of
“i” to a power
If the decimal is .25-then “i”
If the decimal is .50-then “-1”
If the decimal is .75-then “-i”
If the decimal is .00-then “1”
Step 3: If “i” is in the denominator,
multiply the fraction by 𝒊
𝒊 .
Step 4: Divide the exponent(s) of
“i” by 4. Simplify using rules above.
Step 5: Reduce the fraction
**Note: Every base has an
exponent. (If no exponent is
shown, then the exponent is 1)
Through
Simplifying Exponents of Imaginary Numbers
Imaginary number: any number that can be written as
the product of a real number and the imaginary unit “i”
where “i” represents the −𝟏.
Example: 𝟑
𝟓𝒊𝟑𝟗=
Example: 𝟒
𝟕𝒊𝟓𝟎𝟓=
Example: 𝟗𝒊𝟏𝟕
𝟐𝟏𝒊𝟑𝟗=
Example: 𝟐𝟏𝒊𝟏𝟑
𝟏𝟎𝟓𝒊𝟏𝟒=
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Main Idea
Simplifying Exponents of Imaginary Numbers
Rule 1: i1 = i
Rule 2: i2 = -1
Rule 3: i3 = -i
Rule 4: i4 = 1 and i0 = 1
Rule 5: No Imaginary numbers in
the denominator.
Step 1: Divide the exponent(s) of
“i” by 4
Step 2: Determining the value of
“i” to a power
If the decimal is .25-then “i”
If the decimal is .50-then “-1”
If the decimal is .75-then “-i”
If the decimal is .00-then “1”
Step 3: If “i” is in the denominator,
multiply the fraction by 𝒊
𝒊 .
Step 4: Divide the exponent(s) of
“i” by 4. Simplify using rules above.
Step 5: Reduce the fraction
**Note: Every base has an
exponent. (If no exponent is
shown, then the exponent is 1)
Through
Simplifying Exponents of Imaginary Numbers
Imaginary number: any number that can be written as
the product of a real number and the imaginary unit “i”
where “i” represents the −𝟏.
Example: 𝟏𝟕𝒊𝟐𝟐
𝟓𝟏𝒊𝟓=
Example: −𝟒𝒊
𝟕𝒊𝟐𝟕=
Example: 𝟗𝒊𝟏𝟕
−𝒊𝟓𝟏=
Example: 𝟗𝒊𝟑𝟓
𝟒𝟐𝒊𝟏𝟗=
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Main Idea
Simplifying Exponents of Imaginary Numbers
Rule 1: i1 = i
Rule 2: i2 = -1
Rule 3: i3 = -i
Rule 4: i4 = 1 and i0 = 1
Rule 5: No Imaginary numbers in
the denominator.
Rule 6: Imaginary numbers cannot
be added or subtracted with real
numbers.
Step 1: Divide the exponent(s) of
“i” by 4
Step 2: Determining the value of
“i” to a power
If the decimal is .25-then “i”
If the decimal is .50-then “-1”
If the decimal is .75-then “-i”
If the decimal is .00-then “1”
Step 3: Combine the imaginary
numbers those with “i” by + or -.
Step 4: Combine the real numbers
those without “i” by + or -.
**Note: Every base has an
exponent. (If no exponent is
shown, then the exponent is 1)
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Adding Complex Numbers
Imaginary number: any number that can be written as
the product of a real number and the imaginary unit “i”
where “i” represents the −𝟏.
Example: 3i + 8i - 5 =
Example: 13i - 27i + 17 =
Example: 13i25 - 27i27 - i =
Example: 21i11 + 17i13 - i =
Example: -18i - i – i22 =
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Main Idea
Difference of 2 squares
Definition: Conjugate-Changing of
the signs between 2 terms
Multiplying Polynomials in the
form of (a+b)(a-b)
Rule 1: The 1st terms of both
binomials must be equal
Step 1: Square the 1st term and
write it down.
Step 2: Square the 2nd term and
write it down.
Remember: When squaring a
term, always square both the
variable and the coefficient.
Rule 1: The 1st terms of both
binomials must be equal
Step 1: Square the 1st term and
write it down.
Step 2: Square the 2nd term and
write it down.
Remember: When squaring a
term, always square both the
variable and the coefficient.
Remember: If a variable or “i”
does not have a number in front of
it, the coefficient is 1.
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Multiplying Conjugates
Product of a Sum and Difference (a+b)(a-b) = a2 - b2
or
(x-y)(x+y) = x2 - y2
Example: (3b+4) (3b-4)
Example: (2c-3) (2c+3)
Product of a Sum and Difference (a+ 𝒃)(a- 𝒃) = a2 - b
or
(x-√𝒚)(x+√𝒚) = x2 – y
Example: (3b+ 𝟐) (3b- 𝟐)
Example: (3x-4 𝟕) (2x+𝟒 𝟕)
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Main Idea
Simplifying Imaginary
Numbers
Rule 1: i1 = i
Rule 2: i2 = -1
Rule 3: i3 = -i
Rule 4: i4 = 1 and i0 = 1
Rule 5: No Imaginary numbers in
the denominator.
Rule 6: Imaginary numbers cannot
be added or subtracted with real
numbers.
Step 1: Write the conjugate.
Step 2: Square the 1st & 2nd terms.
Step 3: Replace i2 with -1.
Step 4: Distribute the negative
and combine any like terms.
Remember: If a variable or “i”
does not have a number in front of
it, the coefficient is 1.
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Conjugates of Imaginary Numbers
Imaginary number: any number that can be written as
the product of a real number and the imaginary unit “i”
where “i” represents the −𝟏.
Product of a Sum and Difference
(a+bi)(a-bi) = a2 + b2 (demonstrate by foil)
Multiply each of the following by their Conjugates
Example: (3x-2i)
Example: (4x+7i)
Example: (2xi - 5i)
Example: (9xi - i)
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Main Idea
Simplifying Imaginary
Numbers
Rule 1: i1 = i
Rule 2: i2 = -1
Rule 3: i3 = -i
Rule 4: i4 = 1 and i0 = 1
Rule 5: No Imaginary numbers in
the denominator.
Rule 6: Imaginary numbers cannot
be added or subtracted with real
numbers.
Step 1: Multiply the numerator
and the denominator by the
Conjugate of the denominator. (Use FOIL or the Product of a Difference)
Note: the above step should create
an i2 in the denominator.
Step 2: Replace i2 with -1.
Step 3: Distribute negatives and
Combine like terms
Step 4: Reduce if possible
Remember: If a variable or “i”
does not have a number in front of
it, the coefficient is 1.
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Rationalizing Denominators Containing “i”
Imaginary number: any number that can be written as
the product of a real number and the imaginary unit “i”
where “i” represents the −𝟏.
Example: 𝟒
𝟐𝒙−𝟑𝒊
Example: 𝟓𝒊
𝟕𝒙+𝟐𝒊
Example: −𝟗𝒊
𝒙−𝟒𝒊
Example: 𝒊
𝟑𝒙−𝒊
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Main Idea
Simplifying Imaginary
Numbers
Rule 1: i1 = i
Rule 2: i2 = -1
Rule 3: i3 = -i
Rule 4: i4 = 1 and i0 = 1
Rule 5: No Imaginary numbers in
the denominator.
Rule 6: Imaginary numbers cannot
be added or subtracted with real
numbers.
Step 1: Multiply the numerator
and the denominator by the
Conjugate of the denominator. (Use FOIL or the Product of a Difference)
Note: the above step should create
an i2 in the denominator.
Step 2: Replace i2 with -1.
Step 3: Distribute negatives and
Combine like terms
Step 4: Reduce if possible
Remember: If a variable or “i”
does not have a number in front of
it, the coefficient is 1.
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Rationalizing Denominators Containing “i”
Imaginary number: any number that can be written as
the product of a real number and the imaginary unit “i”
where “i” represents the −𝟏.
Example: 𝟐𝒙+𝟑𝒊
𝟐𝒙−𝟑𝒊
Example: 𝒙+𝟓𝒊
𝟕𝒙+𝟐𝒊
Example: 𝟑𝒙+𝟐𝒊
𝟓𝒙−𝒊