Quadratic Key Features Check

What is the vertex of the quadratic function graphed above?

• (0, 4)

• (-2, 0)

• (-2, 4)

• (-5, 10)

What is the y-intercept of the quadratic function graphed above?

• (0, 4)

• (-2, 0)

• (-2, 4)

• (-5, 10)

What is the maximum/minimum of the quadratic function graphed above?

• (-6, 4)

• (-3, -5)

• (-2, -4)

• (0, 4)

What are the key features of a quadratic function?

• Vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts

• Slope, intercepts, and degree

• Degree, leading coefficient, and discriminant

• Slope, vertex, and discriminant

Match the following term with the best definition.

• vertex

• The highest or lowest point

• Axis of symmetry equation

• parabola

• The shape of a quadratic function

• Quadratic Function Equation

• The line of reflection of a quadratic function

• axis of symmetry

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

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.

How many zeros does this parabola have? 

• 3

• 2

• 0

• 1

Use the graph to determine the solutions.

• -1 and -3

• 1 and -3

• 1 and 3

• -1 and 3

What is the equation for axis of symmetry?

• y=3

• x=3

• x=5

• x=1