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Day 13 Section 5.1 Quadratic functions and Applications

College Algebra 201 and 202 - Summer 2026

MTH 122 · COLLEGE ALGEBRA · DAY 13

Section 5.1 Quadratic functions and Applications

✅ To-Do This Day

🎯 Learning Objectives (click to expand)
  • Recognize characteristics of parabolas.
  • Understand how the graph of a parabola is related to its quadratic function.
  • Determine a quadratic function’s minimum or maximum value.
  • Solve problems involving a quadratic function’s minimum or maximum value.

📝 Guided Notes

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📄 Day 13 Guided Notes (blank)

🎬 Day 13 Videos

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1. Quadratic Functions Intro

2. Quadratic Functions Vertex form and Discriminant

3. Quadratic Functions Applications

📚 Required Reading

Chapter 5 Sections 1

✅ Completed Notes (Reference)

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📄 Day 13 Completed Guided Notes

Day 13 Section 5.1 Quadratic functions and Applications - MTH122 201/202