Parts of a Parabola

Front

What is another name for the x-intercept(s)?

Back

Zeros

Front

What is the minimum or maximum of this function?

Back

max @ 4

Front

What is the name given to the point (0 , 7)?

Back

C) y-intercept

Front

What is the name given to the dotted line in a parabola?

Back

B) axis of symmetry

Front

What is the vertex of a parabola?

Back

The highest or lowest point of the parabola.

Front

What does the axis of symmetry do in a parabola?

Back

It divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves.

Front

How can you find the x-intercepts of a parabola?

Back

By setting the quadratic equation to zero and solving for x.

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax^2 + bx + c

Front

What does the 'a' value in the quadratic equation determine?

Back

The direction and width of the parabola.

Front

What is the significance of the 'b' value in the quadratic equation?

Back

It affects the position of the vertex along the x-axis.