It's important to know the different words associated with
polynomial equations and functions. In fact, some words can
refer to the same thing. This activity will help clarify the
meaning of some important words.
Write your own quadratic equation in standard form.
Convert this quadratic to factored form. Be sure to
show all of your work. Post to the discussion board
these two equations and the work you did to convert
from quadratic form to standard form.
• Now write a new, different quadratic function, f(x), in
standard form. Convert this quadratic function to
factored form. Post to the discussion board both of
these functions and the work you completed to convert
from the quadratic form of the function to the factored
form of the function.
• Use your factored equation and your factored function
to explain the differences between roots, x-intercepts,
zeros, and solutions.