Quadratic Vocabulary

Front

What is the minimum of a quadratic function?

Back

The lowest point (vertex) on a graph when a parabola opens up; the point where the graph changes from decreasing to increasing.

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What is the highest or lowest point on the parabola called?

Back

Vertex.

Front

What does it mean if a quadratic has a max vertex?

Back

It means the parabola opens down.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What does it mean if a quadratic has a min vertex?

Back

It means the parabola opens up.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What is the point where the axis of symmetry cuts through the parabola?

Back

Vertex.

Front

Where does the parabola cross the x-axis?

Back

X-intercept.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What is the term for the set of all possible x-values in a quadratic function?

Back

Domain.

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What is the term for the set of all possible y-values in a quadratic function?

Back

Range.

Front

What shape does a quadratic function graph typically take?

Back

Parabola.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

Back

A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves.