Parts of a Parabola

Front

What is another name for the x-intercept(s)?

Back

Zeros

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7C

Front

What is the minimum or maximum of this function?

Back

max @ 4

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What is the name given to the point (0 , 7)?

Back

C) y-intercept

Front

What is the name given to the dotted line in a parabola?

Back

B) axis of symmetry

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What is the vertex of a parabola?

Back

The highest or lowest point of the parabola.

Front

What does the axis of symmetry do in a parabola?

Back

It divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves.

Front

How can you find the x-intercepts of a parabola?

Back

By setting the quadratic equation to zero and solving for x.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax^2 + bx + c

Front

What does the 'a' value in the quadratic equation determine?

Back

The direction and width of the parabola.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What is the significance of the 'b' value in the quadratic equation?

Back

It affects the position of the vertex along the x-axis.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A