Quadratics Graphing Review

Front

What is the vertical line that divides the parabola into two equal parts?

Back

axis of symmetry

Front

The axis of symmetry line passes through which point?

Back

vertex

Front

What is the vertex of the parabola represented by the coordinates (3, -1)?

Back

(3, -1)

Front

A vertex that represents the LOWEST point on a graph is called _____

Back

minimum

Front

What are the x-intercepts of the parabola if they are x=0 and x=4?

Back

x=0 and x=4

Front

What is the highest point on a parabola called?

Back

maximum

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax^2 + bx + c

Front

What does the 'a' value in the quadratic equation determine?

Back

The direction and width of the parabola.

Front

How can you find the axis of symmetry from the quadratic equation y = ax^2 + bx + c?

Back

x = -b/(2a)

Front

What is the significance of the vertex in a quadratic function?

Back

It represents the maximum or minimum point of the graph.