Algebra II Parabola Practice

Label the quadratic function.

a

b

c

d

Zeros, Roots, Solutions

Minimum, vertex

Axis of Symmetry

Y-Intercept

Mark the zeros of the parabola.

Mark the vertex of the parabola.

Mark the y-intercept (where it crosses the y axis) of the parabola.

Match the following graphs to their equations:

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Plot the positive parabola by placing the y-intercept at y=-3 and the vertex at (2,-4)

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

• positive
• up
• minimum
• negative
• down
• maximum

• negative
• down
• maximum
• positive
• up
• minimum

The axis of symmetry is the ​ (a)   value of the vertex and the maximum or minimum is the ​ (b)   value of the vertex.

• x
• y

What is the formula to find the x coordinate of the vertex?