Graphing Quadratics

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Please answer the next questions, as best as you can!

Multiple Choice

1) What type of equation is graphed ?

• linear

• quadratic

• exponential

• constant

Definition:

A quadratic equation forms a parabola, a "U" shaped graph.

In standard form, a quadatric is of the formm y= ax² + bx + c

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At what x value is the graph symmetrical? Type in a number based off the graph. x = ?

Axis of symmetry

The imaginary vertical line through the vertex of the parabola. The axis of symmetry divides the parabola into two symmetrical parts.

Multiple Choice

Does this quadratic show a maximum or minimum value?

• Maximum

• Minimum

Maximum

Has a "High" point (upside down "u")

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What is the low point of this quadratic? Write your answer as a coordinate (x, y).

Vertex

Turning point of the quadratic. The highest or lowest point.

Multiple Select

What are the x - intercepts of the quadratic shown?

• (2, 0)

• (0, 2)

• (0, 6)

• (6, 0)

x- intercepts

where the graph intersects the x - axis

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