Characteristics of Quadratics

Front

What is the vertex of the quadratic equation y = 2(x - 2)² + 5?

Back

(2, 5)

Front

What do we call the highest or lowest point of a quadratic?

Back

Vertex

Front

What does 'c' represent in the quadratic equation y = ax² + bx + c?

Back

y-intercept

Front

What is the y-intercept of the function y = -2x² + 8x - 6?

Back

(0, -6)

Front

Which statement is TRUE about the function y = -2x² + 8x - 6?

Back

This function has a Minimum.

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax² + bx + c

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

Back

x = -b/(2a)

Front

How do you find the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function?

Back

Evaluate the function at the vertex.

Front

What is the general shape of a quadratic graph?

Back

Parabola

Front

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

Back

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