8-1 Key Features of Quadratic Function

The graph of a quadratic function is called a

• Parabola
• Vertex
• Axis of Symmetry 
• Vertex Form

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

Define Y-intercept

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

• The lowest y-value on the graph

• The highest y-value on the graph

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the y-axis

What is the vertex?

• (-3, 0)

• (3, 0)

• (0, 18)

• (18, 0)

What is the equation of the axis of symmetry?

• y = 0

• x = 0

• x = 3

• x = -3

What is the green dashed line called?

• roots or x-intercepts
• parabola
• axis of symmetry
• line of dashes

What is the green dot on the parabola called?

• maximum

• minumum

• roots

• zeros

What is the significance of the ordered pair (2, -4) to the graph?

• It is the vertex

• It is an x-intercept

• It is the y-intercept

• It is the axis of symmetry

Determine the domain and range of the function

• Domain: All real numbers, Range: All real numbers

• Domain: x ≥ -4, Range: All real numbers

• Domain: All real numbers, Range: y ≥ -4

• Domain: -1 ≤ x ≤ 5, Range: y ≥ -4

Which function has a domain of all real numbers?

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• All of the above