Minimum and Maximum in a Quadratic Graph

Identify the vertex

• (-1,-9) minimum

• (0,-8) maximum

• (-4,0) minimum

• (0,0) maximum

The graph of a Quadratic function is shown. Select ALL the statements that are true about the graph.

• it has a minimum

• it has a maximum

• the x - intercepts are (1, 0) and (3, 0)

• The y - intercept is (0, 0)

• The axis of symmetry is x = 2

Which of the following is the vertex of the graph?

• (2, 0)

• (-2, 0)

• (0, 4)

• (-1, 3)

What is the green dot on the parabola called?

• maximum

• minumum

• roots

• zeros

What is the vertex of the graph. Is it a maximum or minimum?

• (0,3) minimum

• (3,0) maximum

• (0,3) maximum

• (3,0) minimum

The graph of a quadratic function is called a

• Parabola

• Vertex

• Axis of Symmetry 

• Vertex Form

The vertex is defined as:

• The maximum.

• The minimum.

• The highest or lowest point of the parabola.

• The vertical height of the parabola

If the vertex is the lowest point of the parabola, it is called a ________________.

• valley

• peak

• minimum

• maximum

Is this parabola a maximum or minimum?

• maximum

• minimum

• cannot be determined

An equation that can be written in the form y = ax² + bx + c

• Quadratic equation

• Polynomical equation

• Linear equation

• Maxical equation