What is a parabola?
Parts of a Parabola

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A parabola is a symmetrical, U-shaped curve that represents the graph of a quadratic function.
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What is the vertex of a parabola?
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The vertex is the highest or lowest point on the parabola, depending on its orientation.
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What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?
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The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves, passing through the vertex.
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What are x-intercepts?
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X-intercepts are points where the parabola crosses the x-axis, meaning the y-coordinate is zero.
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What are y-intercepts?
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Y-intercepts are points where the parabola crosses the y-axis, meaning the x-coordinate is zero.
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What does it mean if a parabola opens upwards?
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If a parabola opens upwards, it has a minimum vertex and the arms of the parabola extend upwards.
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What does it mean if a parabola opens downwards?
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If a parabola opens downwards, it has a maximum vertex and the arms of the parabola extend downwards.
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