Graphing Parabolas in Standard form

Front

What direction does the parabola open for the equation y = -2x^2 - 4x + 1?

Back

The parabola opens down.

Front

What is the formula for the axis of symmetry in a quadratic equation in standard form?

Back

Front

What are the first two steps to graph a quadratic equation in standard form?

Back

Front

Identify A, B, and C in the equation y = 3x^2 + 5x - 8.

Back

A = 3, B = 5, C = -8.

Front

What are the x-intercepts of the graph if they are given as 1 and 3?

Back

The x-intercepts are 1 and 3.

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

Front

How can you determine if a parabola opens upwards or downwards?

Back

Front

What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

Back

The vertex represents the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on its direction.

Front

How do you find the y-intercept of a quadratic equation?

Back

The y-intercept can be found by evaluating the equation at x = 0.

Front

What is the significance of the coefficients A, B, and C in the quadratic equation?

Back

A determines the width and direction of the parabola, B affects the position of the vertex, and C is the y-intercept.