Key Features of Parabolas Warm-up

Front

What is the equation for the axis of symmetry of a parabola?

Back

x = 3

Front

How many roots can a parabola have?

Back

A parabola can have 0, 1, or 2 roots.

Front

Define X-intercept.

Back

Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis.

Front

What is the green dashed line in a parabola called?

Back

Axis of symmetry.

Front

If 'a' is negative in the parabola equation, which direction does the parabola open?

Back

Down.

Front

If 'a' is negative, does the parabola have a maximum or minimum point?

Back

Maximum.

Front

What is the vertex of a parabola?

Back

The highest or lowest point on the graph.

Front

What does the term 'roots' refer to in the context of parabolas?

Back

The points where the parabola intersects the x-axis.

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax^2 + bx + c.

Front

What does the coefficient 'a' determine in a parabola?

Back

The direction of opening and the width of the parabola.