Solving Real-World Quadratic Problems

Solving Real-World Quadratic Problems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Physics, Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video tutorial explains how to solve real-world problems using graphs of quadratic equations. It covers key features of parabolas, such as zeros, vertex, and axis of symmetry. Through examples involving a water balloon and a ball, the tutorial demonstrates how to determine the time an object is in the air and its maximum height by analyzing quadratic graphs.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

Exploring geometric shapes

Learning about trigonometric functions

Solving real-world problems using quadratic graphs

Understanding linear equations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which feature of a quadratic graph is also known as the maximum or minimum?

Axis of symmetry

Slope

Zero

Vertex

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misunderstanding when interpreting zeros in quadratic graphs?

Zeros are irrelevant in real-world problems

All zeros are solutions to the problem

Zeros represent the maximum height

Zeros are always positive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the water balloon problem, why can't the negative zero be used?

Time cannot be negative

The balloon never reaches the ground

The graph is incorrect

The balloon was not thrown

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the y-axis represent in the water balloon problem?

Distance

Velocity

Height

Time

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long was Kelly's ball in the air according to the graph?

6 seconds

5 seconds

4 seconds

3 seconds

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the maximum height reached by Kelly's ball?

10 feet

7 feet

9 feet

8 feet

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