Quadratic Graphing Vertex Form

Given: 1/2(x + 4)² - 5, the equation of the axis of symmetry is

• y = 4

• x = -4

• x = 4

• x = -5

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

• y = -2

• x = 3

• x = -3

• y = 2

A parabola is upside-down when a is:

• negative

• positive

• 0

• infinite

If given the equation

y = 3(x + 5)² - 4,

what is the vertex of the parabola?

• (5, -4)

• (-5, -4)

• (-15, -4)

• (15, -4)

Given the equation for this parabola:

y=-(x-4)²-3,

does this parabola have a maximum or minimum value?

• Maximum

• Minimum

The axis of symmetry line passes through which point?

• y-intercept

• any random point

• vertex

• symmetrical point for the vertex

What are the green dots called?

• axis of symmetry

• vertex

• parabola

• roots or x-intercepts

Which of the following equations represents the parabola in the given graph?

Which of the following equations represents the parabola in the given graph?

Which of the following equations represents the parabola in the given graph?