Intro to Quadratics

Front

What is the green dashed line called?

Back

Axis of symmetry

Front

A parabola changes direction at what point?

Back

Vertex

Front

Does the graph have a minimum or a maximum?

Back

Maximum

Front

A parabola has a vertex at (-3,2). Where is the axis of symmetry?

Back

x = -3

Front

Does the graph have a minimum or maximum?

Back

Minimum

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax² + bx + c

Front

What does the 'a' value in a quadratic equation determine?

Back

The direction and width of the parabola.

Front

What are the x-intercepts of a parabola?

Back

The points where the graph intersects the x-axis.

Front

What is the vertex of a parabola?

Back

The highest or lowest point on the graph.

Front

How do you find the axis of symmetry from the vertex?

Back

The axis of symmetry is the vertical line that passes through the vertex.