Quadratic Vocabulary

Front

What is the minimum of a quadratic function?

Back

The lowest point (vertex) on a graph when a parabola opens up; the point where the graph changes from decreasing to increasing.

Front

What is the highest or lowest point on the parabola called?

Back

Vertex.

Front

What does it mean if a quadratic has a max vertex?

Back

It means the parabola opens down.

Front

What does it mean if a quadratic has a min vertex?

Back

It means the parabola opens up.

Front

What is the point where the axis of symmetry cuts through the parabola?

Back

Vertex.

Front

Where does the parabola cross the x-axis?

Back

X-intercept.

Front

What is the term for the set of all possible x-values in a quadratic function?

Back

Domain.

Front

What is the term for the set of all possible y-values in a quadratic function?

Back

Range.

Front

What shape does a quadratic function graph typically take?

Back

Parabola.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

Back

A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves.