Key Features of Quadratic Functions - Flashcardlet Vocabulary

Front

X-intercept

Back

Where the parabola crosses or intersects the x-axis

Front

Y-intercept

Back

Where the parabola crosses or intersects the y-axis

Front

Maximum

Back

The highest point on the graph

Front

Minimum

Back

The lowest point on the graph

Front

Vertex

Back

The highest or lowest point on the graph

Front

Axis Of Symmetry

Back

A vertical line that divides the graph into two congruent halves. i.e. cuts the graph in half

Front

This parabola is:

Back

Positive, Happy, going Up

Front

This parabola is:

Back

Negative, Sad, going Down