Quadratic Functions Vocabulary

Front

Does this graph in the back have maximum or minimum value?

Back

minimum

Front

The minimum of a quadratic function is

Back

The lowest point (vertex) on a graph when a parabola opens up; the point where the graph changes from decreasing to increasing

Front

The maximum of a quadratic function is

Back

The highest point (vertex) on a graph when a parabola opens down; the point where the graph changes from increasing to decreasing

Front

What is the orange line called?

Back

Axis of Symmetry

Front

The point in which a graph hits the x-axis is known as the _____

Back

Solution, x-intercept, Root

Front

The graph of a quadratic function is called a

Back

parabola

Front

Vertex of graph: (2, -1). What is the axis of symmetry?

Back

x = 2

Front

The line through the parabola so that each side is a mirror image.

Back

Axis of Symmetry

Front

The axis of symmetry line passes through which point?

Back

vertex

Front

Does the quadratic have a max/min vertex, and does the parabola open up/down? Options: max/ opens down, min/ opens up, max/ opens up, min/ opens down

Back

max/ opens down