Vertex FormThe form that hands you the graph without any working at all.10th GradeIn y = a(x − h)² + k, the vertex is at (h, k)and a controls the direction and width.y = a(x − h)² + k → vertex (h, k)y = (x − 3)² + 2vertex (3, 2)The minus in the form means h is +3.y = (x + 4)² − 1vertex (−4, −1)x + 4 is x − (−4), so h = −4.a > 0opens up, minimumThe vertex is the lowest point.a < 0opens down, maximumThe vertex is the highest point.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ y = (x + 4)² has vertex (4, 0)✓ vertex is (−4, 0)The form is x − h. To get x + 4, h must be −4.Standard form gives you c, the y-intercept. Vertex form gives youthe vertex. Convert to whichever you need.Vertex Formwww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 10th Grade

Vertex Form

The form that hands you the graph without any working at all.

How to use it

Read h and k straight off — but watch the sign of h. It is the opposite of what it looks like.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
10th Grade
Ages
15–16
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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