Locating the Vertex of a Quadratic Function

This video tutorial explains how to identify the vertex of a quadratic function by understanding vertical and horizontal translations. It reviews the basic concepts of translating functions and introduces the vertex form of a quadratic equation. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these concepts and highlights common mistakes students make when identifying the vertex. By the end of the lesson, viewers will understand how to locate the vertex of a quadratic function in a coordinate plane.

Describe the process of completing the square to rewrite a quadratic function in vertex form.

What common mistake do students make when identifying the vertex from a function written in vertex form?

How can you determine the vertex of a quadratic function given its standard form?