In this lesson, you will be introduced to quadratic expressions in vertex form and learn that this form allows us to easily see where the vertex of a graph is located.

When you finish this lesson, you will be able to:

• Recognize the "vertex form" of a quadratic equation.
• Relate the numbers in the vertex form of a quadratic equation to its graph.

Here are the activities that will help you reach those goals:

• 7.15.1: Analyzing Two Sets of Equations
• 7.15.2: The Vertex Form
  • 7.15.2: Self Check
  • 7.15.2: Additional Resources
• 7.15.3: The Coordinates of the Vertex
  • 7.15.3: Self Check
  • 7.15.3: Additional Resources
• 7.15.4: The Graph of a Function in Vertex Form

After that, you’ll practice and review.

• 7.15.5: Practice
• 7.15.6: Lesson Summary