Algebra 1 Shapes of Graphs Flashcard

Front

What is the green dashed line called?

Back

line of symmetry

Front

Symmetry is ...

Back

when one shape becomes exactly like another if you flip it

Front

Is the following function increasing, decreasing or neither?

Back

Neither

Front

What is the end behavior on the left side?

Back

x → decreases, y → increases

Front

How many extrema are there in this graph?

Back

2 max, 2 min

Front

What are x-intercepts?

Back

Points where the graph crosses the x-axis.

Front

What is a parabola?

Back

A symmetric curve formed by the graph of a quadratic function.

Front

What does it mean for a function to be increasing?

Back

The y-values of the function rise as the x-values increase.

Front

What does it mean for a function to be decreasing?

Back

The y-values of the function fall as the x-values increase.

Front

What is the vertex of a parabola?

Back

The highest or lowest point on the graph of a parabola.