In this lesson, you will learn how to use the vertex form of a quadratic to determine the maximum or minimum value of a function and to solve problems.
When you finish this lesson, you will be able to:
- Find the maximum or minimum of a function by writing the quadratic expression that defines it in vertex form.
- Explain why the vertex is a maximum or minimum when given a quadratic function in vertex form.
Here are the activities that will help you reach those goals:
- 9.11.1: Maximum and Minimum Value of a Function
- 9.11.2: Does the Vertex Represent the Minimum or Maximum Value?
- 9.11.2: Self Check
- 9.11.2: Additional Resources
- 9.11.3: Comparing Maximums between Quadratics
- 9.11.3: Self Check
- 9.11.3: Additional Resources
- 9.11.4: Maximum, Minimum, and Analyzing the Vertex
After that, you'll practice and review.
- 9.11.5: Practice
- 9.11.6: Lesson Summary