Understanding Parabolas

What is the highest power of x in a quadratic equation?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

What shape does a parabola form when graphed?

• U-shape

• Line

• Square

• Circle

What is the vertex of a parabola?

• The highest or lowest point

• The midpoint

• The starting point

• The endpoint

How many x-intercepts can a parabola have?

• Zero, one, or two

• Only one

• Only two

• Three or more

How many y-intercepts does a parabola have?

• Three

• Zero

• One

• Two

What is the parent equation of a parabola?

• y = 2x

• y = x^3

• y = x^2

• y = x

Where is the vertex located in the parent equation y = x^2?

• (-1,-1)

• (2,2)

• (0,0)

• (1,1)

What is the domain of the parent graph y = x^2?

• Negative numbers only

• Integers only

• All real numbers

• Positive numbers only

What is the range of the parent graph y = x^2?

• y ≤ 0

• y < 0

• y > 0

• y ≥ 0

Does the parent graph y = x^2 pass the vertical line test?

• Only for positive x

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes