Quadratic Functions Key Features and Graphing

Quadratic equations take the shape of a _______ when graphed.

• parabola

• straight line

• snaked line

• elliptical

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Define X-intercept

• The highest or lowest point on the graph

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the y-axis

• A line that divides the graph into two equal parts. i.e. cuts the graph in half

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Define Y-intercept

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis, also called the x-intercept

• The lowest y-value on the graph

• The highest y-value on the graph

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the y-axis

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Define Vertex

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis

• The highest or lowest point on the graph

• Where parabola line touches or intersects the x- axis, also called the x-intercept

• A line that divides the graph into two equal parts. i.e. cuts the graph in half

Define Axis Of Symmetry

• A line that divides the graph into two equal parts. i.e. cuts the graph in half

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis, also called the x-intercept

• The highest y-value on the graph

• The highest or lowest point on the graph

Which function has an axis of symmetry of x = 0?

• 
• 
• 
• None of the above

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What is the vertex of the graph?

• (2, 4)
• (3, -1)
• (0, 8)
• (4, 2)

Does this graph have a maxima or minima?

• maxima

• minima

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If the vertex of a parabola is (2, −3), what is the axis of symmetry?

Identify the y-intercept

• (0, -3)

• (3, 0)

• (0, 3)

• (2, 1)

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