Paper 1 · Functions and Graphs ⏱ Tested in 1 exam question since 2023 Lesson 2 of 10

Functions and Graphs 2: Shapes of Quadratic Functions

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You’ll learn

  • Read the turning point (h, k) straight from vertex form (x − h)² + k
  • Shift x² vertically with the outside constant, horizontally (sign flipped) with the bracket
  • Tell U-shape from n-shape by the sign of the leading coefficient
  • Sketch a quadratic like (x + 3)² − 8 from its vertex form

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  • 2023 P1 Q2(c)(i)
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