Parabola Introduction

What is the name of the imaginary line that cuts a parabola in half and goes through the vertex?

• the middle

• axis of symmetry (line of symmetry)

• minimum

• standard form

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.3

The axis of symmetry is a line that goes through the...?

• y-intercept

• vertex

• any random point

• x-axis or y-axis

The focus is always inside the parabola.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The focus is always inside the parabola.

• true

• false

All parabolas with a vertical directrix open the left or right.

• true

• false

Quadratic equations take the shape of a _______ when graphed.

• u- shaped line

• straight line

• wavey line/snaked

• circle/elliptical

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Check all information that holds true for the equation for the parabola: y=\frac{1}{2}\left(x+4\right)^2-3 (there can be more than one answer)

• This parabola opens upward

• This parabola's shape is narrow 

• This parabola's shape  is wide 

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

• The parabola opens upward 

• The parabola's shape is narrow 

• The parabola has a maximum

• The parabola has a minimum

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

• Upward

• Downward

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A