Parts of Parabolas

Front

What is the green dot on the parabola called?

Back

Maximum

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What is the equation for the axis of symmetry of a parabola?

Back

x = 3

Front

Does the quadratic have a max/min vertex, and does the parabola open up/down?

Back

Max/ opens down

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What is another word for ROOTS in a parabola?

Back

Zeros

Front

Does this graph have a maximum or minimum value?

Back

Minimum

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What is the vertex of a parabola?

Back

The highest or lowest point on the graph.

Front

What does it mean if a parabola opens upwards?

Back

It has a minimum value.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What does it mean if a parabola opens downwards?

Back

It has a maximum value.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

How do you find the roots of a parabola?

Back

Set the quadratic equation to zero and solve for x.

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax^2 + bx + c