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Step Pattern in Quadratic

This document outlines the STEP method for graphing quadratic equations. It begins by showing examples of graphs of basic quadratic relations to illustrate key features like the vertex and direction of opening. It then explains the STEP method, which involves identifying the vertex, determining the step pattern from that vertex, plotting points using that pattern, reflecting across the axis of symmetry, and drawing a smooth curve. An example problem demonstrates applying the full STEP method to graph two equations. The document concludes by having the reader complete a table identifying the vertex, step pattern, and direction of opening for three additional quadratic equations.

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Step Pattern in Quadratic

This document outlines the STEP method for graphing quadratic equations. It begins by showing examples of graphs of basic quadratic relations to illustrate key features like the vertex and direction of opening. It then explains the STEP method, which involves identifying the vertex, determining the step pattern from that vertex, plotting points using that pattern, reflecting across the axis of symmetry, and drawing a smooth curve. An example problem demonstrates applying the full STEP method to graph two equations. The document concludes by having the reader complete a table identifying the vertex, step pattern, and direction of opening for three additional quadratic equations.

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MBF3C Date: _________________________

Graphing Quadratic Equations The STEP Method


Consider the graph of the basic quadratic relation y = x 2

x y = x2
-3 9
-2 4
-1 1
0 0
1 1
2 4
3 9

What is the Direction of What is the STEP Pattern? Over 1 1 up


vertex? Opening? (how do you move from point to
point, starting from the vertex? Over 1 3 up
(0, 0) Up it doesnt matter if you go left or
right!) Over 1 5 up

Next consider the quadratic relation y = 2( x 3)2 + 2


x y = 2( x 3)2 + 2
-1 34
0 20
1 10
2 4
3 2
4 4
5 10

What is the Direction of What is the STEP Pattern? Over 1 1 x 2 = 2 up


vertex? Opening?
Over 1 3 x 2 = 6 up
(3, 2) UP
Over 1 5 x 2 = 10 up

Adapted from OAME Support Resources for MBF3C Quadratics I


MBF3C Date: _________________________

How to Graph Using the Step Method


vertex
1. Identify and plot the __________________ (h, k)
pattern
2. Determine the step ___________________ (1a, 3a, 5a, 7a, etc.)
Plot
3. _____________ the step points ( over 1 up/down 1a,
over 1 up/down 3a,
over 1 up/down 5a)
axis of symmetry
4. Reflect each point across the ________________________________________
smooth
5. Draw a _________________ curve between points

EXAMPLE
1. Graph each quadratic relation without using a table of values.
1
Equation: y = 3( x + 1)2 + 6 y = ( x 3)2 2
2
What is the
(-1, 6) (3, -2)
vertex?
Direction of
DOWN UP
Opening?
1 x -3 = -3 1 x = 0.5
What is the
3 x -3 = -9 3 x = 1.5
Step Pattern?
5 x -3 =-15 5 x = 2.5
Graph the
equation.

2. Complete the table


Equation Vertex Step Pattern Direction of Opening
y = ( x 2)2 + 1 (2, 1) 1, 3, 5 Up
y = 4( x + 4)2 + 64 (-4, 64) -4, -12, -20 Down
y = (x 20)2 10 (20, -10) -1, -3, -5 Down

Adapted from OAME Support Resources for MBF3C Quadratics I

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