Quadratics in Different Forms

Which of the following equations matches vertex form of a quadratic?

• ax + by = c
• y = a(x - h)² + k
• y = ax² + bx + c
• y = mx + b

What piece of information does h identify in the following equation?
y=a(x-h)²+k

• y value of the vertex
• Axis of Symmetry
• Direction (facing up or down)
• x-intercept

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)

What is the axis of symmetry for the following quadratic function: f(x)=1/2(x-4)²+3

• x=4
• x=-4
• x=1/2
• x=3

Which equation matches the graph above?

Which equation has a vertex of (-3, 4)?

• y = 2(x+3)² + 4
• y = (x+3)² - 4
• y = (x-3)² + 4
• y = 2(x - 3)² + 4

Identify the equation for the graph.

Answer explanation