Quadratics--basics

Front

What is the green dashed line called?

Back

Axis of symmetry

Front

What are all possible y-values in a quadratic function?

Back

Range

Front

What is the point (4, -3) in a quadratic function?

Back

Minimum

Front

What shape is the graph of a quadratic function?

Back

Parabola

Front

At what point does a parabola change direction?

Back

Vertex

Front

What are the x-values where a quadratic function intersects the x-axis called?

Back

Roots or x-intercepts

Front

What is the highest point of a parabola called?

Back

Maximum

Front

What is the lowest point of a parabola called?

Back

Minimum

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax^2 + bx + c

Front

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

Back

The direction and width of the parabola