Graphing Quadratic Equations

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)

Given: 1/2(x + 4) - 5, the equation of the axis of symmetry is

• y = 4
• x = -4
• x = 4
• x = -5

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

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

What is the vertex of this parabola?

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

What is the y-intercept of this parabola?

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

Where is the axis of symmetry for this parabola?

• x = −1
• x = 0
• y = 3
• x = −3

A parabola has a vertex at (-3,2).
Where is the axis of symmetry?

• y = -2
• x = 3
• x = -3
• y = 2

Which equation would give the graph of a parabola?

• y = 2x - 3

• y = x₂ + 1

• y = x² + 4

If we have the equation y=ax²+bx+c, how can we can find the x-coordinate of the vertex?

• -a
• -b/a
• b/2a
• -b/2a