Parts of a Parabola

Parts of a Parabola

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Mathematics

8th Grade - University

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a parabola?

Back

A parabola is a symmetrical, U-shaped curve that represents the graph of a quadratic function.

2.

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Front

What is the vertex of a parabola?

Back

The vertex is the highest or lowest point on the parabola, depending on its orientation.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

Back

The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves, passing through the vertex.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are x-intercepts?

Back

X-intercepts are points where the parabola crosses the x-axis, meaning the y-coordinate is zero.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are y-intercepts?

Back

Y-intercepts are points where the parabola crosses the y-axis, meaning the x-coordinate is zero.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if a parabola opens upwards?

Back

If a parabola opens upwards, it has a minimum vertex and the arms of the parabola extend upwards.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if a parabola opens downwards?

Back

If a parabola opens downwards, it has a maximum vertex and the arms of the parabola extend downwards.

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