Quadratic Graph Characteristics

Comparing the functions, which is the most narrow?

• f(x)=3x²

• g(x)= -2x²

• h(x)=0.5x²

• a(x)=12x²

Changing the c value of a standard form quadratic (y=ax²+bx+c) transforms the graph how?

• Up and down

• Left or right

• Reflects over x axis

• Up only

At what point does the axis of symmetry intersect a parabola?

• The y-intercept.

• The vertex.

• The x-intercept.

• The maximum.

What shape is the graph of a quadratic function?

• U shaped.

• V shaped.

• Linear.

• C shaped.

Does this graph have a maximum or minimum value?

• maximum

• minimum

• neither

• both

A line about which a figure is symmetric is the:

• Solution Set

• Intercept Formula

• Quadratic Function

• Axis of Symmetry

What is the vertex?

• (0, - 1)

• (0, 0.5)

• (-1, 0)

• (0.5, 0)

The name for the maximum or minimum point on a graph is?

• y-intercept

• x-intercept

• vertex

• axis of symmetry

What is the Axis of symmetry?

• Y=3

• y=-3

• x= 3

• x=-3

Is this a max or min?

• max

• min

• cannot be determined