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Find the zeros of quadratic functions by factoring
(7) Quadratic functions and equations. The student applies the mathematical process standards when using graphs of quadratic functions and their related transformations to represent in multiple ways and determine, with and without technology, the solutions to equations.
A1.7.B(B) Describe the relationship between the linear factors of quadratic expressions and the zeros of their associated quadratic functions
HSF.IF.8 Write a function defined by an expression in different but equivalent forms to reveal and explain different properties of the function.
HSF.IF.8.AHSF.IF.8.A Use the process of factoring and completing the square in a quadratic function to show zeros, extreme values, and symmetry of the graph, and interpret these in terms of a context.
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Solve Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
(7) Quadratic functions and equations. The student applies the mathematical process standards when using graphs of quadratic functions and their related transformations to represent in multiple ways and determine, with and without technology, the solutions to equations.
A1.7.A(A) Graph quadratic functions on the coordinate plane and use the graph to identify key attributes, if possible, including x-intercept, y-intercept, zeros, maximum value, minimum values, vertex, and the equation of the axis of symmetry
A1.7.B(B) Describe the relationship between the linear factors of quadratic expressions and the zeros of their associated quadratic functions
A1.7.C(C) Determine the effects on the graph of the parent function f(x) = x2 when f(x) is replaced by af(x), f(x) + d, f(x - c), f(bx) for specific values of a, b, c, and d.
A1.8(8) Quadratic functions and equations. The student applies the mathematical process standards to solve, with and without technology, quadratic equations and evaluate the reasonableness of their solutions. The student formulates statistical relationships and evaluates their reasonableness based on real-world data.
A1.8.A(A) Solve quadratic equations having real solutions by factoring, taking square roots, completing the square, and applying the quadratic formula
A1.8.B(B) Write, using technology, quadratic functions that provide a reasonable fit to data to estimate solutions and make predictions for real-world problems.
A1.9(9) Exponential functions and equations. The student applies the mathematical process standards when using properties of exponential functions and their related transformations to write, graph, and represent in multiple ways exponential equations and evaluate, with and without technology, the reasonableness of their solutions. The student formulates statistical relationships and evaluates their reasonableness based on real-world data.
A1.9.A(A) Determine the domain and range of exponential functions of the form f(x) = abx and represent the domain and range using inequalities
A1.9.B(B) Interpret the meaning of the values of a and b in exponential functions of the form f(x) = abx in real-world problems
A1.9.C(C) Write exponential functions in the form f(x) = abx (where b is a rational number) to describe problems arising from mathematical and real-world situations, including growth and decay
A1.9.D(D) Graph exponential functions that model growth and decay and identify key features, including y-intercept and asymptote, in mathematical and real-world problems
A1.9.E(E) Write, using technology, exponential functions that provide a reasonable fit to data and make predictions for real-world problems.
HSF.IF.8 Write a function defined by an expression in different but equivalent forms to reveal and explain different properties of the function.
HSF.IF.8.AHSF.IF.8.A Use the process of factoring and completing the square in a quadratic function to show zeros, extreme values, and symmetry of the graph, and interpret these in terms of a context.
HSF.IF.8.BHSF.IF.8.B Use the properties of exponents to interpret expressions for exponential functions. For example, identify percent rate of change in functions such as y = (1.02)ᵗ, y = (0.97)ᵗ, y = (1.01)12ᵗ, y = (1.2)ᵗ/10, and classify them as representing exponential growth or decay.
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Solve Quadratic Equations by Factoring
(10) Number and algebraic methods. The student applies the mathematical process standards and algebraic methods to rewrite in equivalent forms and perform operations on polynomial expressions.
A1.10.A(A) Add and subtract polynomials of degree one and degree two
A1.10.B(B) Multiply polynomials of degree one and degree two
A1.10.C(C) Determine the quotient of a polynomial of degree one and polynomial of degree two when divided by a polynomial of degree one and polynomial of degree two when the degree of the divisor does not exceed the degree of the dividend
A1.10.D(D) Rewrite polynomial expressions of degree one and degree two in equivalent forms using the distributive property
A1.10.E(E) Factor, if possible, trinomials with real factors in the form ax2 + bx + c, including perfect square trinomials of degree two
A1.10.F(F) Decide if a binomial can be written as the difference of two squares and, if possible, use the structure of a difference of two squares to rewrite the binomial.
A1.11(11) Number and algebraic methods. The student applies the mathematical process standards and algebraic methods to rewrite algebraic expressions into equivalent forms.
A1.11.A(A) Simplify numerical radical expressions involving square roots
A1.11.B(B) Simplify numeric and algebraic expressions using the laws of exponents, including integral and rational exponents.
HSF.IF.8 Write a function defined by an expression in different but equivalent forms to reveal and explain different properties of the function.
HSF.IF.8.AHSF.IF.8.A Use the process of factoring and completing the square in a quadratic function to show zeros, extreme values, and symmetry of the graph, and interpret these in terms of a context.
HSF.IF.8.BHSF.IF.8.B Use the properties of exponents to interpret expressions for exponential functions. For example, identify percent rate of change in functions such as y = (1.02)ᵗ, y = (0.97)ᵗ, y = (1.01)12ᵗ, y = (1.2)ᵗ/10, and classify them as representing exponential growth or decay.
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Solve Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula
(10) Number and algebraic methods. The student applies the mathematical process standards and algebraic methods to rewrite in equivalent forms and perform operations on polynomial expressions.
A1.10.A(A) Add and subtract polynomials of degree one and degree two
A1.10.B(B) Multiply polynomials of degree one and degree two
A1.10.C(C) Determine the quotient of a polynomial of degree one and polynomial of degree two when divided by a polynomial of degree one and polynomial of degree two when the degree of the divisor does not exceed the degree of the dividend
A1.10.D(D) Rewrite polynomial expressions of degree one and degree two in equivalent forms using the distributive property
A1.10.E(E) Factor, if possible, trinomials with real factors in the form ax2 + bx + c, including perfect square trinomials of degree two
A1.10.F(F) Decide if a binomial can be written as the difference of two squares and, if possible, use the structure of a difference of two squares to rewrite the binomial.
A1.11(11) Number and algebraic methods. The student applies the mathematical process standards and algebraic methods to rewrite algebraic expressions into equivalent forms.
A1.11.A(A) Simplify numerical radical expressions involving square roots
A1.11.B(B) Simplify numeric and algebraic expressions using the laws of exponents, including integral and rational exponents.
HSA.REI.4 Solve quadratic equations in one variable.
HSA.REI.4.AHSA.REI.4.A Use the method of completing the square to transform any quadratic equation in x into an equation of the form (x - p)2 = q that has the same solutions. Derive the quadratic formula from this form.
HSA.REI.4.BHSA.REI.4.B Solve quadratic equations by inspection (e.g., for x^2 = 49), taking square roots, completing the square, the quadratic formula and factoring, as appropriate to the initial form of the equation. Recognize when the quadratic formula gives complex solutions and write them as a ± bi for real numbers a and b.
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Graph Linear Functions by Plotting Ordered Pairs
(C) Contrast bivariate sets of data that suggest a linear relationship with bivariate sets of data that do not suggest a linear relationship from a graphical representation
A1.3.C(C) Graph linear functions on the coordinate plane and identify key features, including x-intercept, y-intercept, zeros, and slope, in mathematical and real-world problems
8.EE.6 Use similar triangles to explain why the slope m is the same between any two distinct points on a non-vertical line in the coordinate plane; derive the equation y = mx for a line through the origin and the equation y = mx + b for a line intercepting the vertical axis at b.
HSA.REI.10HSA.REI.10 Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).
This expressions and equations lesson teaches students how to graph linear functions by plotting ordered pairs. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students will plot ordered pairs from a linear function on the coordinate plane.
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Identify Quadratic Function Graphs
(7) Quadratic functions and equations. The student applies the mathematical process standards when using graphs of quadratic functions and their related transformations to represent in multiple ways and determine, with and without technology, the solutions to equations.
A1.7.A(A) Graph quadratic functions on the coordinate plane and use the graph to identify key attributes, if possible, including x-intercept, y-intercept, zeros, maximum value, minimum values, vertex, and the equation of the axis of symmetry
A1.7.B(B) Describe the relationship between the linear factors of quadratic expressions and the zeros of their associated quadratic functions
A1.7.C(C) Determine the effects on the graph of the parent function f(x) = x2 when f(x) is replaced by af(x), f(x) + d, f(x - c), f(bx) for specific values of a, b, c, and d.
HSF.IF.4 For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description of the relationship. Key features include: intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or negative; relative maximums and minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity.
HSF.IF.5HSF.IF.5 Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the quantitative relationship it describes. For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an appropriate domain for the function.*
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Identify key points from quadratic function graphs
(7) Quadratic functions and equations. The student applies the mathematical process standards when using graphs of quadratic functions and their related transformations to represent in multiple ways and determine, with and without technology, the solutions to equations.
A1.7.A(A) Graph quadratic functions on the coordinate plane and use the graph to identify key attributes, if possible, including x-intercept, y-intercept, zeros, maximum value, minimum values, vertex, and the equation of the axis of symmetry
A1.7.B(B) Describe the relationship between the linear factors of quadratic expressions and the zeros of their associated quadratic functions
A1.7.C(C) Determine the effects on the graph of the parent function f(x) = x2 when f(x) is replaced by af(x), f(x) + d, f(x - c), f(bx) for specific values of a, b, c, and d.
A1.8(8) Quadratic functions and equations. The student applies the mathematical process standards to solve, with and without technology, quadratic equations and evaluate the reasonableness of their solutions. The student formulates statistical relationships and evaluates their reasonableness based on real-world data.
A1.8.A(A) Solve quadratic equations having real solutions by factoring, taking square roots, completing the square, and applying the quadratic formula
HSF.IF.8 Write a function defined by an expression in different but equivalent forms to reveal and explain different properties of the function.
HSF.IF.8.AHSF.IF.8.A Use the process of factoring and completing the square in a quadratic function to show zeros, extreme values, and symmetry of the graph, and interpret these in terms of a context.
HSF.IF.8.BHSF.IF.8.B Use the properties of exponents to interpret expressions for exponential functions. For example, identify percent rate of change in functions such as y = (1.02)ᵗ, y = (0.97)ᵗ, y = (1.01)12ᵗ, y = (1.2)ᵗ/10, and classify them as representing exponential growth or decay.