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Move y=x² two units right and three units up. Give the equation and vertex.

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高一必修 第一册(A版).pdf · 2.3 · PDF 57 / printed page 50

TOPIC 01

Vertex form and completing the square

Explain turning points, symmetry and constrained optima through a square.

What you will be able to explain

  • Complete a square without changing the function.
  • Distinguish the extremum value, attaining input and admissible domain.

Try it. Leave your reasoning visible.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

Examples 1–3: study a full demonstration; finish a solution from its first step; then choose a method independently before opening the solution. The remaining exercises may continue after class.

01 / Standard#Your turn

Move y=x² two units right and three units up. Give the equation and vertex.

y=x2y=x^2
  • All inputs are real unless a smaller domain is stated.
Skills and prerequisite lessons

Scope: JM01 / JM02

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1
The old input zero must occur at the new input two.
Hint 2
Replace x by x−2, then add 3.
Worked solution
  1. Apply horizontal and vertical changes separately.

    y=(x−2)2+3y=(x-2)^2+3
  2. Locate the zero square.

    (h,k)=(2,3)(h,k)=(2,3)

y=(x−2)²+3; vertex (2,3).

Checks and common pitfalls: A right shift subtracts inside the input.

Reasoning checklist · self / teacher assessment
  • Apply horizontal and vertical changes separately.
  • Locate the zero square.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Focus on one question

Teacher preparation and assessment

40-minute lesson

MinutesFocusTeaching and student action
5Diagnose signsUse both diagnostics and ask where the square vanishes.
8Build a squareTrack the added and subtracted constant in x²−6x+5.
10Compare formsPairs recover a quadratic from its vertex and a point, then explain a symmetric table.
12Defend a choiceGroups solve the pack problem and challenge arbitrary rounding.
5Exit checkSeparate the optimum value from the attaining input.

Question sequence

  • Why must the added square be subtracted too?
  • Can two distinct allowed inputs tie?

Board development

  • Preserve equality.
    x2−6x+5=(x−3)2−4x^2-6x+5=(x-3)^2-4
  • Compare allowed distances.
    C=(n−4.5)2+9.75C=(n-4.5)^2+9.75

Expected correct and incorrect responses

  • “The square is zero at 3, so the value is −4” connects input and output.
  • “Round to 5” overlooks the tied solution 4.

Follow-up questions

  • What changes if the leading coefficient is negative?

Remediation

  • For axis-sign errors, substitute both proposed inputs into the square.
  • For compensation errors, expand the proposed vertex form.

Exit check

  • For f=2(x+2)²−1 and integer x≥0, justify the minimum. Expected f(0)=7.

Assessment checklist and sample responses

  • 2 marks: preserve equality while completing.
    Full: 2[(x+2)²−4]+3; partial: missing −8.
  • 2 marks: justify admissibility and ties.
    Full: n=4 or 5, cost 10; incomplete: n=4.5.

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