The function y \u003d x ^ 2 is called a quadratic function. The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola. The general view of the parabola is shown in the figure below.
Fig 1. General view of the parabola
As you can see from the graph, it is symmetrical about the Oy axis. The Oy axis is called the axis of symmetry of the parabola. This means that if you draw a straight line parallel to the Ox axis above this axis. Then it will cross the parabola at two points. The distance from these points to the Oy axis will be the same.
The axis of symmetry divides the parabola graph into two parts. These parts are called the branches of the parabola. And the point of the parabola that lies on the axis of symmetry is called the vertex of the parabola. That is, the axis of symmetry passes through the apex of the parabola. The coordinates of this point (0; 0).
1. For x \u003d 0, y \u003d 0, and y\u003e 0 for x0
2. The quadratic function reaches its minimum value at its vertex. Ymin at x \u003d 0; It should also be noted that the function does not have a maximum value.
3. The function decreases on the interval (-∞; 0] and increases on the interval, the function decreases,
and for x ∈ [0; + ∞) increases.
Previously, we studied other functions, for example linear, recall its standard form:
hence the obvious fundamental difference - in the linear function x stands in the first degree, and in that new function, which we are starting to study, x stands in the second degree.
Recall that the graph of a linear function is a straight line, and the graph of a function, as we will see, is a curve called a parabola.
Let's start by finding out where the formula came from. The explanation is this: if we are given a square with a side and, then we can calculate its area as follows:
If we change the length of the side of the square, then its area will also change.
So, here is one of the reasons why we are studying the function
Recall that the variable x is an independent variable, or an argument, in physical interpretation it can be, for example, time. Distance is, on the contrary, a dependent variable, it depends on time. The dependent variable or function is a variable at.
This is the law of correspondence, according to which each value x is assigned a single value at.
Any correspondence law must satisfy the requirement of uniqueness from argument to function. In the physical interpretation, this looks quite clear on the example of the dependence of distance on time: at each moment of time we are at a certain distance from the starting point, and it is impossible at the same time at time t to be both 10 and 20 kilometers from the beginning of the path.
At the same time, each function value can be reached with several argument values.
So, we need to build a graph of the function, for this we create a table. Then, according to the schedule, examine the function and its properties. But even before plotting the graph by the type of function, we can say something about its properties: it is obvious that at cannot take negative values, since
So, let's make a table:
Figure: one
It is easy to note the following properties from the graph:
Axis at is the axis of symmetry of the graph;
The vertex of the parabola is the point (0; 0);
We see that the function only takes non-negative values;
In the interval where the function decreases, and on the interval where the function increases;
The function acquires the smallest value at the vertex, ;
There is no largest function value;
Example 1
Condition:
Decision:
Insofar as x by condition it changes at a specific interval, we can say about the function that it increases and changes over the interval. The function has a minimum value and a maximum value in this interval.
Figure: 2. The graph of the function y \u003d x 2, x ∈
Example 2
Condition: Find the largest and smallest function value:
Decision:
x changes in the interval, which means at decreases in the so far interval and increases in the so far interval.
So the limits of change x , and the limits of change at , and, therefore, on this interval, there exists both the minimum value of the function and the maximum
Figure: 3. Graph of the function y \u003d x 2, x ∈ [-3; 2]
Let us illustrate the fact that the same function value can be achieved with several values \u200b\u200bof the argument.
The construction of graphs of functions containing modules usually causes considerable difficulties for schoolchildren. However, things are not so bad. It is enough to memorize several algorithms for solving such problems, and you can easily build a graph of even the most seemingly complex function. Let's figure out what these algorithms are.
1. Plotting the function y \u003d | f (x) |
Note that the set of values \u200b\u200bof the functions y \u003d | f (x) | : y ≥ 0. Thus, the graphs of such functions are always located completely in the upper half-plane.
Plotting the function y \u003d | f (x) | consists of the following simple four steps.
1) Construct accurately and carefully the graph of the function y \u003d f (x).
2) Leave unchanged all the points of the graph that are above the 0x axis or on it.
3) The part of the graph, which lies below the 0x axis, display symmetrically about the 0x axis.
Example 1. Display the graph of the function y \u003d | x 2 - 4x + 3 |
1) We build a graph of the function y \u003d x 2 - 4x + 3. Obviously, the graph of this function is a parabola. Find the coordinates of all points of intersection of the parabola with the coordinate axes and the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola.
x 2 - 4x + 3 \u003d 0.
x 1 \u003d 3, x 2 \u003d 1.
Therefore, the parabola crosses the 0x axis at points (3, 0) and (1, 0).
y \u003d 0 2 - 4 0 + 3 \u003d 3.
Therefore, the parabola intersects the 0y-axis at the point (0, 3).
Parabola vertex coordinates:
x in \u003d - (- 4/2) \u003d 2, y in \u003d 2 2 - 4 2 + 3 \u003d -1.
Therefore, point (2, -1) is the vertex of this parabola.
Draw a parabola using the received data (fig. 1)
2) The part of the graph that lies below the 0x axis is displayed symmetrically about the 0x axis.
3) We get the graph of the original function ( fig. 2, depicted by a dotted line).
2. Plotting the function y \u003d f (| x |)
Note that functions of the form y \u003d f (| x |) are even:
y (-x) \u003d f (| -x |) \u003d f (| x |) \u003d y (x). This means that the graphs of such functions are symmetric about the 0y axis.
Graphing the function y \u003d f (| x |) consists of the following simple chain of actions.
1) Plot the function y \u003d f (x).
2) Leave that part of the graph for which x ≥ 0, that is, the part of the graph located in the right half-plane.
3) Display the part of the graph indicated in point (2) symmetrically to the 0y axis.
4) Select the union of the curves obtained in paragraphs (2) and (3) as the final graph.
Example 2. Display the graph of the function y \u003d x 2 - 4 · | x | + 3
Since x 2 \u003d | x | 2, then the original function can be rewritten as follows: y \u003d | x | 2 - 4 · | x | + 3. And now we can apply the algorithm proposed above.
1) We construct accurately and carefully the graph of the function y \u003d x 2 - 4 x + 3 (see also fig. one).
2) We leave that part of the graph for which x ≥ 0, that is, the part of the graph located in the right half-plane.
3) Display the right side of the graph symmetrically to the 0y axis.
(fig. 3).
Example 3. Display the graph of the function y \u003d log 2 | x |
We apply the scheme given above.
1) Plot the function y \u003d log 2 x (fig. 4).
3. Plotting the function y \u003d | f (| x |) |
Note that functions of the form y \u003d | f (| x |) | are also even. Indeed, y (-x) \u003d y \u003d | f (| -x |) | \u003d y \u003d | f (| x |) | \u003d y (x), and therefore, their graphs are symmetric about the 0y axis. The set of values \u200b\u200bof such functions: y ≥ 0. Hence, the graphs of such functions are located completely in the upper half-plane.
To plot the function y \u003d | f (| x |) |, you need:
1) Construct accurately the graph of the function y \u003d f (| x |).
2) Leave the part of the graph above or on the 0x axis unchanged.
3) The part of the graph, located below the 0x axis, display symmetrically about the 0x axis.
4) Select the union of the curves obtained in paragraphs (2) and (3) as the final graph.
Example 4. Display the graph of the function y \u003d | -x 2 + 2 | x | - 1 |.
1) Note that x 2 \u003d | x | 2. Hence, instead of the original function y \u003d -x 2 + 2 | x | - one
you can use the function y \u003d - | x | 2 + 2 | x | - 1, since their graphs are the same.
We build a graph y \u003d - | x | 2 + 2 | x | - 1. For this we use algorithm 2.
a) Plot the function y \u003d -x 2 + 2x - 1 (fig. 6).
b) Leave the part of the graph that is located in the right half-plane.
c) Display the resulting part of the graph symmetrically to the 0y axis.
d) The resulting graph is shown in the figure with a dotted line (fig. 7).
2) There are no points above the 0x axis, we leave the points on the 0x axis unchanged.
3) The part of the graph located below the 0x axis is displayed symmetrically with respect to 0x.
4) The resulting graph is shown in the figure with a dotted line (fig. 8).
Example 5. Plot the function y \u003d | (2 | x | - 4) / (| x | + 3) |
1) First, you need to plot the function y \u003d (2 | x | - 4) / (| x | + 3). For this, we return to Algorithm 2.
a) Carefully plot the function y \u003d (2x - 4) / (x + 3) (fig. 9).
Note that this function is linear-fractional and its graph is a hyperbola. To plot the curve, you first need to find the asymptotes of the graph. Horizontal - y \u003d 2/1 (the ratio of the coefficients at x in the numerator and denominator of the fraction), vertical - x \u003d -3.
2) Leave the part of the graph above or on the 0x axis unchanged.
3) The part of the graph located below the 0x axis will be displayed symmetrically with respect to 0x.
4) The final graph is shown in the figure (fig. 11).
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Previously, we studied other functions, for example linear, recall its standard form:
hence the obvious fundamental difference - in the linear function x stands in the first degree, and in that new function, which we are starting to study, x stands in the second degree.
Recall that the graph of a linear function is a straight line, and the graph of a function, as we will see, is a curve called a parabola.
Let's start by finding out where the formula came from. The explanation is this: if we are given a square with a side and, then we can calculate its area as follows:
If we change the length of the side of the square, then its area will also change.
So, here is one of the reasons why we are studying the function
Recall that the variable x is an independent variable, or an argument, in physical interpretation it can be, for example, time. Distance is, on the contrary, a dependent variable, it depends on time. The dependent variable or function is a variable at.
This is the law of correspondence, according to which each value x is assigned a single value at.
Any correspondence law must satisfy the requirement of uniqueness from argument to function. In the physical interpretation, this looks quite clear on the example of the dependence of distance on time: at each moment of time we are at a certain distance from the starting point, and it is impossible at the same time at time t to be both 10 and 20 kilometers from the beginning of the path.
At the same time, each function value can be reached with several argument values.
So, we need to build a graph of the function, for this we create a table. Then, according to the schedule, examine the function and its properties. But even before plotting the graph by the type of function, we can say something about its properties: it is obvious that at cannot take negative values, since
So, let's make a table:
Figure: one
It is easy to note the following properties from the graph:
Axis at is the axis of symmetry of the graph;
The vertex of the parabola is the point (0; 0);
We see that the function only takes non-negative values;
In the interval where the function decreases, and on the interval where the function increases;
The function acquires the smallest value at the vertex, ;
There is no largest function value;
Example 1
Condition:
Decision:
Insofar as x by condition it changes at a specific interval, we can say about the function that it increases and changes over the interval. The function has a minimum value and a maximum value in this interval.
Figure: 2. The graph of the function y \u003d x 2, x ∈
Example 2
Condition: Find the largest and smallest function value:
Decision:
x changes in the interval, which means at decreases in the so far interval and increases in the so far interval.
So the limits of change x , and the limits of change at , and, therefore, on this interval, there exists both the minimum value of the function and the maximum
Figure: 3. Graph of the function y \u003d x 2, x ∈ [-3; 2]
Let us illustrate the fact that the same function value can be achieved with several values \u200b\u200bof the argument.