Algebra 1 9.2 Graphing f(x)=ax^2+c

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Vertical Translation: The graph shifts vertically by k units. If k is positive, it moves up; if negative, it moves down.

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Vertical Translation up 4.

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Vertical Translation up 4.

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Vertical Stretch or Compression: If k > 1, the graph stretches; if 0 < k < 1, it compresses.

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Vertical Translation down 3.

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What does the vertex of a quadratic function represent?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on the direction of the parabola.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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Changing 'a' affects the width and direction of the parabola: if a > 0, it opens upwards; if a < 0, it opens downwards.

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A negative 'c' value translates the graph downwards.