7.1 HW Characteristics from Graphs

How many zeros (x-intercepts) does this parabola have? 

• 3

• 2

• 0

• 1

• cannot be determined from a graph.

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

• y = -2
• x = 3
• x = -3
• y = 2

Is the vertex of the parabola a maximum or a minimum?

• max

• min

• cannot be determined

What is the range of the function?

The graph of a quadratic function is called a

• Parabola
• Vertex
• Axis of Symmetry 
• Vertex Form

What is the vertex?

• (1, -3)

• (-1, 3)

• (3, -1)

• (-3, 1)

Does this graph have a maximum or minimum?

• Minimum
• Maximum

The highest or lowest point on a quadratic is called the...

• Max
• Vertex
• Axis of Symmetry
• Intercept

What is the axis of symmetry for this graph?

• y=2
• x=2
• x=0
• y=0

Determine the interval in which this function is INCREASING.

• (-4, ∞)

• (-3, ∞)

• (-∞, -3)

• (-∞, -4)