Parabolas

When a basketball is shot, it forms an arc (also known as a parabola). When the basketball reaches it's highest point, what is that point called?

• Minimum value
• Basketball
• Maximum Value
• A parabola

Which of the following is the correct equation for the given graph?

• f(x) = (x - 2)² - 1
• f(x) = (x + 2)² - 1
• f(x) = -(x + 2)² - 1
• f(x) = -(x - 2)² - 1

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Identify the vertex and whether the graph opens up or down.

• (5, 2); opens up
• (5, 2); opens down
• (-5, 2); opens up
• (-5, 2); opens down

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.7

If given the equation y = 3(x + 5)² - 4, what is the vertex of the parabola?

• (5, -4)
• (-5, -4)
• (-15, -4)
• (15, -4)

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.7

Find the y-intercept of f(x) = 2x²-2x + 1

• 2
• -2
• 1
• -1

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Does y = -4x² have a maximum or minimum value?

• maximum
• minimum

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

What is another word for zeros?

• y-intercepts
• roots
• vertex
• axis of symmetry

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7C

The parabola 
f(x)=(x+3)²+2
has a vertex of (-3, 2) and a y-intercept (0,11).

• True
• False

What is the point inside the parabola 'p' units from the vertex?

• vertex
• focus
• directrix
• axis of symmetry

True or False?
When the x-part is squared, the parabola opens up or down.

• True
• False