Choose equivalent forms to reveal properties

What you'll learn

1. Factor a quadratic expression to reveal the zeros (x-intercepts) of the function it defines, and interpret those zeros in context
2. Complete the square in a quadratic expression to produce vertex form, and identify the maximum or minimum value of the associated function
3. Use properties of exponents to transform exponential expressions, such as converting an annual growth rate to an equivalent monthly rate
4. Choose which form of an expression to produce based on what property needs to be revealed — zeros, vertex, or rate of change
5. Explain what each equivalent form reveals and why different forms serve different analytical purposes

Prerequisites

• Rewrite expressions using structure