Quadratic Functions

Find the quadratic function passing through the points (0, -3), (1, 2), and (2, -1).

• y = - x² + 2x - 3

• y = x² - 2x + 3

• y = x² - 3

• y = - 4x² +9x - 3

Y = ax² + bx + c is called the ______________ form of a quadratic equation.

• Vertex

• Intercept

• Standard

• Usual

A kid launches a rock off of a cliff. The height of the rock after t seconds can be modeled by the graph shown. When does the rock hit the ground?

• 1.094 seconds

• 174.141 seconds

• 155 seconds

• 4.393 seconds

• None of the above

A kid launches a rock off of a cliff. The height of the rock after t seconds can be modeled by the graph shown. What is the maximum height the rock reaches ?

• 1.094 ft

• 174.141 ft

• 155 ft

• 4.393 ft

• None of the above

Which answer choice describes  y = -3x² +7x - 2 accurately?

• opens up with a maximum

• opens up with a minimum

• opens down with a maximum

• opens down with a minimum 

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 5

• 4

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 5

Which of the following represents a quadratic function?