Quadratic Key Features and Functions

What is the significance of the ordered pair (0, -2) to the graph?

• It is the vertex

• It is an x-intercept

• It is the y-intercept

• It is the axis of symmetry

What is the vertex?

• (-3, 0)

• (3, 0)

• (0, 18)

• (18, 0)

Does the graph have an axis of symmetry or asymptote?

• axis of symmetry

• asymptote

What are the zeros of the function? Choose all that apply.

• x = 0

• x = -3

• x = -6

• y = 18

Match the following term with the best definition.

• The shape of a quadratic function

• parabola

• The line of reflection of a quadratic function

• axis of symmetry

• Quadratic Function Equation

• The highest or lowest point

• Axis of symmetry equation

• vertex

What is the significance of the ordered pair (3, 0) to the graph?

• It is the maximum point

• It is the vertex

• It is the y-intercept

• It is an x-intercept

Is the vertex a maximum or minimum value?

• maximum

• minimum

How many x-intercepts does this parabola have?

• 3

• 2

• 0

• 1

Quadratic equations take the shape of a _______ when graphed.

• parabola

• straight line

• snaked line

• elliptical

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