📐 Module: Quadratic functions

Welcome to the Quadratic Functions chapter!

In this chapter, we dive deep into the world of quadratic relationships. These functions always have the form y = ax² + bx + c. The graphical representation of this is the well-known parabola.

Understanding these functions is essential for engineering. Think of calculating parabolic trajectories in mechanics, modeling forces in constructions, or analyzing acceleration processes.

🎯 What will you learn?

🔹 Characteristics: Calculating the vertex and the axis of symmetry of a parabola.
🔹 Roots: Finding intersections with the x-axis through factoring or the quadratic formula.
🔹 Analysis: The influence of the coefficients a, b, and c on the shape of the graph.
🔹 Equations: Solving and applying quadratic equations and inequalities.

Goal: After this chapter, you can thoroughly analyze quadratic functions, clearly display the properties of the graph, and apply them to technical problems.

📚 Material

Chapter 7 of the book Basisvaardigheden Wiskunde by Douwe Jan Douwes and Jaap Grasmeijer.

📖 Go directly to Chapter 7

📅 Schedule

Venlo: Week ?
Eindhoven: Week ?

Quadratic Form:

f(x) = ax² + bx + c