Math Poker

Quadratic Functions

How to play

Each group of 2 will get 2 cards (face-down) Dealer will deal (face-up) cards for the groups to choose

from. A problem will be presented to the class. Once you and

your partner think you have the right answer, bring it (paper ONLY) to Mr. Raz to check. If the answer is correct, you may choose a card to add to your hand. If your answer is incorrect, return to your group and try again.

Repeat for the rest of the rounds. Winner is determined by the best poker hand at the end of

the rounds.

Round 1…

Pencils and Paper ready!!!

Question 1A

Determine the axis of symmetry.

y = x2 + 6x - 3

Question 1B

Determine the axis of symmetry.

y = x2 - 8x + 4

Question 1C

Find the vertex of the equation.

y = x2 - 2x - 3

Question 1D

Graph the equation.

y = x2 - 6x + 11

Round 2…

Pencils and Paper ready!!!

Question 2A

Find the product.

(x + 3)(x + 7)

Question 2B

Find the product.

(b – 2)(b + 5)

Question 2C

Find the product.

(2m + 3)(m – 7)

Question 2D

Find the product.

(3y – 5)(4y – 7)

Round 3…

Pencils and Paper ready!!!

Question 3A

Factor the expression.

x2 + 14x + 24

Question 3B

Factor the expression.

h2 – 8h + 15

Question 3C

Factor the expression.

b2 – 3b – 28

Question 3D

Factor the expression.

x2 + 9x – 52

Round 4…

Pencils and Paper ready!!!

Question 4A

Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation.

x2 + 2x – 3 = 0

Question 4B

Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation.

3x2 – 2x – 6 = 0

Question 4C

a. Determine the vertex of the function

b. Find the roots of the function

c. Sketch a graph of the function

x2 + 8x + 12

Question 4D

a. Determine the vertex of the function

b. Find the roots of the function

c. Sketch a graph of the function

x2 – 6x + 8