Alg 2 Test sec 5.1, 5.3, 5.4 (23/24)

Front

If a is negative in the function, which way does the parabola open?

Back

Down

Front

Back

(0, -6)

Front

What is the axis of symmetry?

Back

The line that divides the graph into equal halves.

Front

Back

x = 0 and x = 4

Front

What do we call the highest or lowest point of a quadratic function?

Back

Vertex

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

Back

Front

How do you find the vertex of a quadratic function in standard form?

Back

Front

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

Back

Front

What does the vertex represent in a quadratic function?

Back

The maximum or minimum point of the parabola.

Front

How do you determine if a parabola opens up or down?

Back

If a > 0, it opens up; if a < 0, it opens down.