This journey through quadratics started with learning what each variable in vertex form means and how it affects the parabolas. Vertex form is y=a(x-h)^2+k where h and k are the vertex of the parabola. We then learned to manipulate this equation into standard form of y=ax^2+bx+c.
The purpose of this project was to apply quadratics to the real world and put our skills to the test and see if we can really work confidently with these equations.
Lots of my work on this project revolved around Dr. Drew explaining what the directrix and focus were. These two points I quickly learned were what made all parabolas. My project went well because I finished but along the way we did have trouble making this equation because you have to use 2d not just d.
The purpose of this project was to apply quadratics to the real world and put our skills to the test and see if we can really work confidently with these equations.
Lots of my work on this project revolved around Dr. Drew explaining what the directrix and focus were. These two points I quickly learned were what made all parabolas. My project went well because I finished but along the way we did have trouble making this equation because you have to use 2d not just d.