Identify 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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What divides the parabola into 2 perfect halves?

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Axis of Symmetry.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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Identify the y-intercept of the function represented by the parabola.

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(0,-8).

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The axis of symmetry line passes through which point?

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Vertex.

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What is the axis of symmetry for the parabola represented by the equation?

Back

x = -2.

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The highest or lowest point on the graph.

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How do you find the y-intercept of a parabola?

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Set x = 0 in the quadratic equation.

Tags

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.

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

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The direction and width of the parabola.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the significance of the vertex in a parabola?

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It represents the maximum or minimum value of the function.