Quadratics Vertex Forms

Which of the following equations represents the vertex form of a quadratic function?

Which of the following vocabulary words describes the point where a quadratic function reaches its highest or lowest point?

• Y-Intercept

• X-Intercept(s)

• Axis of Symmetry

• Vertex

Identify the vertex and whether the graph opens up or down.

• (5, 2); opens up

• (5, 2); opens down

• (-5, 2); opens up

• (-5, 2); opens down

The graph of a quadratic function is shown. The vertex and two points are labeled. Drag and drop the numbers and operations to write the equation for the parabola in vertex form. y = ​ (a)   (x​​ (b)   (c)   )² - (d)  

• -

• 1

• 6

• 12

• 4

• 8

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The graph of a quadratic function is shown. The vertex and two points are labeled. Drag and drop the numbers and operations to write the equation for the parabola in vertex form. y = ​ (a)   (x​​ (b)   (c)   )² - (d)  

• -

• 1

• 6

• 12

• 4

• 8

• +

Identify the vertex and whether the graph opens up or down. (a)  

• (5, 2); opens up

• (5, 2); opens down

• (-5, 2); opens up

• (-5, 2); opens down

Which of the following is the correct equation for the given graph? (a)  

• f(x) = -(x + 2)^2 - 4

• f(x) = -(x - 2)^2 - 4

• f(x) = -3(x - 2)^2 - 4

• f(x) = -3(x + 2)^2 - 4