Exploration of Quadratic Function Vertex

Exploration of Quadratic Function Vertex
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2016-08-12 07:37
This example demonstrates how the vertex of the quadratic function f(x)=ax^2+bx+c changes as the parameters a, b, and c vary. Key math concepts include properties of quadratic functions, vertex formula, and the impact of parameters on the function graph. Construction highlights: Utilizes GeoGebra commands Root, Locus, CurveCartesian, Circle, and objects like c, a, b, f, r_1, r_2, VT, Rts, Directions, fForm, V, Root1, Root2, ClrTraces, la, lb, lc, loca, locb, locc, VV, t, d, A, e, g, PCa, h, PCb, PCA, PCB, i, PP. Suitable for high school students learning function graph transformations and parameter optimization.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Root(f) → r_1, r_2
  2. Locus(V, a) → loca
  3. Locus(V, b) → locb
  4. Locus(V, c) → locc
  5. CurveCartesian((((-b)) / 2 * t), (((-b^(2))) / 4 * t) + c, t, -100, 100) → d
  6. Circle((0, c), 0.075) → e
  7. Circle((0, c), 0.075) → g
  8. CurveCartesian((-1 / ((2 * a)) * t), (-1 / ((4 * a)) * t^(2)) + c, t, -100, 100) → h