March 10, AIM: How do we graph a quadratic equation finding the turning point?

Homework

Textbook: Read pp. 783, 784, and 785

Do Handout: Exercise 7-3 pg 21 #'s 1-9

Online Lesson Review:

http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/conics/LPara.htm

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/grphquad2.htm

Online experiments:

At the graphing calculator link below, type for f(x) = ax^2+bx+c then vary the values of a, b, and c and see the effect they have on the solutions, the axis of symmetry and the turning point of a quadratic.

Validate your answers to todays homework using the graphing calculator.
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_109_g_4_t_1.html?open=activities