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7.14.7 Lesson Summary

Algebra 17.14.7 Lesson Summary

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In this lesson, you learned how to:

  • Explain how a quadratic equation and its graph relate to a situation.

Here are the activities that helped you reach those goals:

  • 7.14.1: Evaluating Quadratic Functions in the Real World
    • In this activity, you found the meaning of values in a frog’s jump such as maximum height.
  • 7.14.2: Interpreting a Functional Relationship Between Two Quantities
    • In this activity, you found values in a graph and interpreted their meanings based on the situation graphed.
    • 7.14.2: Self Check
    • 7.14.2: Additional Resources
  • 7.14.3: Analyzing Functions Using Different Representations
    • In this activity, you compared the heights of two baseballs hit by using a graph of one baseball player and the function of another.
    • 7.14.3: Self Check
    • 7.14.3: Additional Resources
  • 7.14.4: Using Quadratic Functions to Solve Problems
    • In this activity, you determined the information you would need to answer questions about the launch of a toy rocket.
  • 7.14.5: Identifying Key Features of Graphed Functions
    • In this activity, you used an equation to determine the zeros of an equation and the height from which a beach ball was thrown.

After these activities, you completed the following practice:

  • 7.14.6: Practice

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