Graphing Quadratics

Front

What is the axis of symmetry?

Back

The dividing line for a parabola.

Front

What is the name of this form: y = ax² + bx + c?

Back

Standard form.

Front

Find the vertex of y = x² - 2x - 5.

Back

V(1, -6).

Front

When a parabola opens 'down', the vertex is known as a __________.

Back

Maximum.

Front

In the equation 3x² + 4 = 5x, what are the values of a, b, and c?

Back

a = 3, b = -5, c = 4.

Front

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

Back

The direction and width of the parabola.

Front

What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = a(x - h)² + k, where (h, k) is the vertex.

Front

How do you find the x-coordinate of the vertex from standard form?

Back

x = -b/(2a).

Front

What is the significance of the 'b' value in a quadratic equation?

Back

It affects the position of the parabola along the x-axis.

Front

What does it mean if a parabola opens upwards?

Back

The vertex is a minimum point.