Transformations of Quadratics
Students explore how changing the parameters in the vertex form of a quadratic equation affects its graph.
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Students explore how changing the parameters in the vertex form of a quadratic equation affects its graph.
Key Questions
- How does the value of 'a' affect the shape and direction of the parabola?
- What role do 'h' and 'k' play in translating the graph?
- How can we sketch a parabola efficiently using transformations?
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