Features of Quadratic Functions and Graphing Quadratics

Define Maximum

• The highest or lowest point on the graph

• The highest y-value on the graph

• The lowest y-value on the graph

• A line that divides the graph into two equal parts. i.e. cuts the graph in half

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.7

Define Minimum

• The highest y-value on the graph

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the y-axis

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis, also called the x-intercept

• The lowest y-value on the graph

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Define Vertex

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis

• The highest or lowest point on the graph

• Where parabola line touches or intersects the x- axis, also called the x-intercept

• A line that divides the graph into two equal parts. i.e. cuts the graph in half

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.2

Define Axis Of Symmetry

• A line that divides the graph into two equal parts. i.e. cuts the graph in half

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis, also called the x-intercept

• The highest y-value on the graph

• The highest or lowest point on the graph

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.7

CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.2

What is the vertex?

• (-3, 0)

• (3, 0)

• (0, 18)

• (18, 0)

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

What is the equation of the axis of symmetry?

• y = 0

• x = 0

• x = 3

• x = -3

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

What is the maximum/minimum of a parabola called?

• vertex
• point
• top
• bottom

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.7

What do we call the graph of a quadratic function?

• parabola
• linear
• cubic
• sinusoidal

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

What is the vertex of this parabola?

• (−1, 3)
• (−3, 11)
• (−2, 5)
• (0, 5)

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.REI.D.10

Where is the axis of symmetry for this parabola?

• x = −1
• x = 0
• y = 3
• x = −3

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CCSS.HSA.REI.B.4