Bridge 9 Quadratic and Square Root Functions
Bridge 9 Quadratic and Square Root Functions
Bridge 9 Quadratic and Square Root Functions
𝑦 = ±√𝑃(𝑥)
Domain: {𝑥|𝑃(𝑥) ≥ 0}
2019 Summer Bridge Program in Mathematics
PRACTICE EXERCISES | Set 9. Quadratic and square root functions
Quadratic functions
Sketch the graph of the following functions of the form 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥). Since these are quadratic functions,
determine the vertices of the corresponding parabolas. Also, determine the domain and the range of the
functions.
1. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 3 5. 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 + 4𝑥 − 3𝑥 2
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2. 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 − 𝑥 2 6. 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥
3. 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 11 7. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3
4. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 9 8. 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 8
Solve the following problems by using the property of quadratic functions of having either a maximum or
a minimum vale.
2. A length of 240 meters of fencing materials is provided to enclose a rectangular field. Determine the
maximum area that can be enclosed by the provided fencing materials.
Note that the 240 m fence covers the perimeter of the field.
3. A ball is thrown upward from the ground with an initial velocity of 32 ft/sec. If the height of the ball is
𝑦 feet after 𝑥 seconds and neglecting air resistance, then 𝑦 = 32 − 16𝑥 2 . What is the maximum height
reached by the ball?
For each of the following function of the form 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), determine the domain of the function. Then,
properly sketch the graph of the function. From the graph, carefully identify the range of the function.