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    Properties of Quadratic Functions

    Because the vertex is the highest or lowest point on a parabola, its y-coordinate is the
    maximum value or minimum value of the function. The vertex of a parabola lies on the
    axis of the parabola. So, the graph of the function is increasing on one side of the axis
    and decreasing on the other side.

    Properties of Quadratic Functions


    f(x) = ax 2 + bx + c, a > 0 f(x) = ax 2 + bx + c, a < 0
    y y

    b
    x = − 2a
    maximum
    decreasing increasing
    increasing decreasing
    minimum
    x x
    b
    x = − 2a

    • Domain: All real numbers • Domain: All real numbers

    • Range: y ≥ f −— ( )
    b
    2a
    • Range: y ≤ f −—
    b
    2a( )
    b b
    • Decreasing to the left of x = −— • Increasing to the left of x = −—
    2a 2a
    b b
    • Increasing to the right of x = −— • Decreasing to the right of x = −—
    2a 2a

    Analyzing a Quadratic Function


    1
    Describe the domain and range of f(x) = −—2 x 2 + 4x − 1. Then determine where the
    function is increasing and decreasing.
    y
    f(x) = − 12 x 2 + 4x − 1
    8
    Vertex (4, 7) SOLUTION
    7 1
    6 From the original function, it follows that a = −—2 , b = 4, and c = − 1. Because a
    5 is negative, the parabola opens downward and the function has a maximum value.
    4 Calculate the coordinates of the vertex.
    3
    b 4 1
    2 x = −— = −— = 4 f(4) = −—(4)2 + 4(4) − 1 = 7
    1
    x
    2a 1
    2 −—2 ( ) 2

    −1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 The vertex of the parabola is (4, 7). So, the domain is all real numbers and the range
    is y ≤ 7. The function is increasing to the left of x = 4 and decreasing to the right of
    x = 4, as shown in the figure.

    ® .

    Analyzing a Quadratic Function In Exercises 1−6, describe the domain and range of the function,
    and determine where the function is increasing or decreasing.
    1. f(x) = 4x 2 + 3 2. g(x) = −2x 2 − 1 3. h(x) = x 2 + 6x + 5
    3
    4. y = −—2 x 2 + 6x 5. y = 3x 2 − 3x + 4 6. y = −x 2 − 10x − 3

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