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Which expression do you find easiest to simplify? Why?
Simplify:
The expression four squared minus the quantity ten times four plus sixteen
Simplify:
The quantity four minus two times the quantity four minus eight
Simplify:
The quantity four minus five squared minus nine
Some mathematical problems are easier to solve when they are presented in different formats. In this module, you will explore various ways to represent quadratic functions for the purpose of solving real-world problems.
Watch the video below to learn about representing quadratic functions in different forms.
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Converting quadratic functions in standard form to the same functions in factored form and in vertex form helps reveal key characteristics about a function. In this way, we can better understand the mathematics of what is happening in a function.
Explore the interactive below to learn more.
