Finding Zeros and Extreme Values using Factored and Vertex Forms of Quadratic Functions

This video tutorial covers the use of quadratic functions in solving problems, specifically focusing on finding zeros and extreme values using factored and vertex forms. It introduces the concept of quadratic functions, explains how to find zeros by solving and graphing, and discusses the vertex form to find maximum and minimum values. The tutorial applies these concepts to a practical problem involving a rocket launched from a rooftop, demonstrating how to determine the rocket's maximum height and the time it takes to reach the ground.

What are the three equal forms of quadratic functions?

How do you find the maximum and minimum values in a quadratic function?

How can you determine if a quadratic function opens upwards or downwards?

How do you convert a quadratic equation to vertex form?

What does the vertex form of a quadratic function represent?

What is the significance of the vertex in the context of the rocket problem?

When will the rocket reach its maximum height and what is that height?