Parts of a Parabola

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What is a Parabola?

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The graph of a quadratic function.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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Where is the axis of symmetry for a parabola with vertex at (-3, 2)?

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x = -3

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Does a parabola with a vertex above the x-axis have a maximum or minimum?

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Minimum

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What are the coordinates of the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex is the point where the parabola changes direction.

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How many zeros can a parabola have?

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A parabola can have 0, 1, or 2 zeros.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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y = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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

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The direction and width of the parabola.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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If 'a' is positive in the quadratic function, what shape does the parabola take?

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Opens upwards.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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If 'a' is negative in the quadratic function, what shape does the parabola take?

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Opens downwards.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The highest or lowest point on the graph.