Transformations of Quadratic Graphs Practice

Front

What is the graph of a quadratic function called?

Back

Parabola

Front

Describe the transformation of y = (x - 4)².

Back

Shift RIGHT 4 units.

Front

What is the range of the quadratic function y = x² - 4?

Back

-3 < y < 3.

Front

How does the graph of y = |x - 3| transform the parent function?

Back

It slides right 3.

Front

What is the RANGE of the graph of y = x² - 4?

Back

-3 ≤ y < 1.

Front

What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

Back

The highest or lowest point of the graph.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

Back

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

Front

How does the coefficient of x² affect the direction of a parabola?

Back

If positive, it opens upwards; if negative, it opens downwards.

Front

What is the vertex form of a quadratic function?

Back

y = a(x - h)² + k, where (h, k) is the vertex.

Front

What transformation does y = x² + 3 represent?

Back

Shift UP 3 units.