Key Features of Quadratic Graphs Parabolas

Quadratic equations take the shape of a _______ when graphed.

• parabola

• straight line

• snaked line

• elliptical

What is the y-intercept of this parabola?

• (−1, 3)

• (−3, 11)

• (−2, 5)

• (0, 5)

What is the vertex of the given parabola?

• (1, 2)

• x = 2

• (2, 1)

• (0, -4)

What is the vertex of the given parabola?

• (1, - 4)

• (-1, 0), (3, 0)

• x = 1

• (-4, 1)

Label the key features of the parabola.

c

b

a

vertex

x-intercept

y-intercept

Label the parabola using the following terms:

a

b

c

Vertex

y-intercept

x-intercept

Label the key features of the parabola.

a

b

c

root

vertex

y-intercept

Label the key features of the parabola.

a

b

c

d

y-intercept

Vertex

x-intercepts(roots or zeros)

Axis of symmetry

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

• max/ opens down

• min/ opens up

• max/ opens up

• min/ opens down

Label the key parts of the parabola.

d

c

b

a

Positive Zero

Vertex

Negative Zero

Y-intercept