Standard Form

Front

What is the highest or lowest point of a quadratic called?

Back

Vertex

Front

If a parabola has a vertex at (-3,2), what is the axis of symmetry?

Back

x = -3

Front

The axis of symmetry line passes through which point?

Back

Vertex

Front

What is the vertex of the parabola represented by the point (3, -1)?

Back

(3, -1)

Front

What is the equation for the axis of symmetry if the vertex is at (3, 4)?

Back

x = 3

Front

What shape does a quadratic function create when graphed?

Back

Parabola

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax² + bx + c

Front

In the equation y = ax² + bx + c, what does 'a' determine about the parabola?

Back

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

Front

What is the y-intercept of a quadratic function?

Back

The point where the graph intersects the y-axis (when x = 0).

Front

How do you find the vertex of a parabola given the equation in standard form?

Back

Use the formula x = -b/(2a) to find the x-coordinate, then substitute back to find y.