Quadratic Graphs

Front

Quadratic equations take the shape of a _______ when graphed.

Back

parabola

Front

What is the domain of a quadratic function?

Back

All real numbers

Front

What is the range of a quadratic function with a minimum value of -4?

Back

y ≥ -4

Front

Does the following graph have a maximum or minimum?

Back

Minimum

Front

What are the x-intercepts of the function y = x^2 - 4?

Back

x = 0 and x = 4

Front

What are the coordinates of the y-intercept of the function y = x^2 - 3?

Back

(0, -3)

Front

What is the vertex of a quadratic function?

Back

The highest or lowest point on the graph.

Front

How do you find the x-intercepts of a quadratic equation?

Back

Set y = 0 and solve for x.

Front

What does the 'a' value in the quadratic equation y = ax^2 + bx + c determine?

Back

The direction and width of the parabola.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic graph?

Back

A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror images.