Unit 4 FA #1

Front

The standard form of a quadratic equation is _____

Back

Front

If the vertex is the lowest point on the graph, it is called the _____

Back

minimum point

Front

The x-intercepts of a parabola are the points where the parabola intersects the _______

Back

x-axis

Front

The y-intercept of a parabola is the point where the parabola intersects the _______

Back

y-axis

Front

The range of a quadratic function depends on the vertex's _______

Back

y-coordinate

Front

What is the general shape of a quadratic function's graph?

Back

A parabola.

Front

What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

Back

The highest or lowest point of the graph.

Front

In a quadratic equation, what does the 'a' coefficient determine?

Back

The direction of the parabola (upward if a > 0, downward if a < 0).

Front

What are the roots of a quadratic equation?

Back

The values of x where the quadratic equation equals zero.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

Back

A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror images.