Introduction to Graphing Quadratic Equations

Front

What are the green points called?

Back

x-intercepts

Front

What is the equation for axis of symmetry?

Back

x=3

Front

What is the y-intercept?

Back

(0,6)

Front

What is the vertex?

Back

(3,-1)

Front

What is the vertex?

Back

(0,-4)

Front

Define x-intercept.

Back

The point where the graph intersects the x-axis (y=0).

Front

Define y-intercept.

Back

The point where the graph intersects the y-axis (x=0).

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax^2 + bx + c

Front

What does the 'a' in the quadratic equation represent?

Back

The coefficient that determines the direction and width of the parabola.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic graph?

Back

A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror images.