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Understanding Parabolas

Authored by DINAH CASTILLO

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8th Grade

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Understanding Parabolas
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What shape does a quadratic equation represent when graphed?

A straight line

A U-shaped curve

An oval

A circle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the coefficient of x^2 (a) is positive, in which direction does the parabola open?

To the left

To the right

Downwards

Upwards

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For the equation x^2 + 2x + 5, what is the direction of the parabola?

Downwards

Upwards

To the left

To the right

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a parabola's equation is -x^2 + 3x + 7, what is the direction of the opening?

To the right

Upwards

Downwards

To the left

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula for the axis of symmetry of a parabola?

x = a / b

x = b / 2a

x = -a / b

x = -b / 2a

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the vertex of a parabola defined?

The highest point on the graph

The point where the graph intersects the y-axis

The lowest or highest point on the graph

The point where the graph intersects the x-axis

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the vertex represent when it is the highest point on the graph?

Minimum

Maximum

Root of the equation

Axis of symmetry

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