Parts of a Parabola

Front

What is the green dashed line called?

Back

Axis of symmetry.

Front

What is a Parabola?

Back

The graph of a quadratic function.

Front

Use the graph to determine the solutions of the equation 0 = x² - 5x + 1.

Back

0.2 and 4.8.

Front

How many zeros does this parabola have?

Back

2.

Front

The axis of symmetry line passes through which point?

Back

Vertex.

Front

What is the vertex of a parabola?

Back

The highest or lowest point on the graph.

Front

What are the x-intercepts of a parabola?

Back

Points where the parabola crosses the x-axis.

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

Back

f(x) = ax² + bx + c.

Front

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

Back

The direction and width of the parabola.

Front

What is the significance of the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

Back

It determines the number of real solutions.