Quadratic Graph Vocab

Front

A quadratic function is shaped as a ___________ (u-shaped curve).

Back

parabola

Front

Where does the parabola cross the x-axis?

Back

X-intercept

Front

Equation in the form y = ax² + bx + c

Back

Quadratic equation

Front

Vertical line cutting a parabola into symmetrical halves, through the vertex, starting with 'x='. Also known as the 'line of symmetry'.

Back

Axis of Symmetry

Front

All possible y-values

Back

Range

Front

Where does the parabola cross the y-axis?

Back

Y-intercept

Front

Standard form of a quadratic equation

Back

y=ax²+bx+c

Front

Vertex definition:

Back

Highest or lowest point of the parabola.

Front

Vertex as highest point of parabola is a _______________.

Back

maximum

Front

Vertex as lowest point of parabola is a ________________.

Back

minimum