Understanding Quadratic Functions

What is the maximum/minimum of a parabola called?

• Vertex

• Point

• Top

• Bottom

What do we call the graph of a quadratic function?

• Linear

• Cubic

• Parabola

• Exponential

Does the quadratic have a maximum or minimum vertex, and does the parabola open up or down?

• min/opens down

• max/opens down

• max/opens up

• min/opens up

What is the green dashed line called?

• X-intercepts

• Parabola

• Line of Dashes

• Axis of Symmetry

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

Select the FALSE statement about the parabola.

• The vertex is at (-2,-3)

• The minimum is -3

• The maximum is -3

• The y-intercept is -7

What is the range of the graph?

• all real numbers

Which equation would give the graph of a parabola?

What is the axis of symmetry of this parabola?

What is the FALSE statement about the graph?

• The maximum value is -4

• The vertex is (-1,-4)