Parts of a Quadratic Function Graph

What is the axis of symmetry for this graph?

• y=2

• x=2

• x=0

• y=0

The vertex of this quadratic is...

• (1,16)

• (-3,0)

• (5,0)

• (0,15)

Does this graph have maximum or minimum value?

• maximum

• minimum

• neither

• both

What is the y-intercept of this graph?

• -6

• -2

• 3

• 5

Quadratic equations take the shape of a _______ when graphed.

• parabola

• straight line

• snaked line

• elliptical

Define Y-intercept

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis, also called the x-intercept

• The lowest y-value on the graph

• The highest y-value on the graph

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the y-axis

Define Vertex

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis

• The highest or lowest point on the graph

• Where parabola line touches or intersects the x- axis, also called the x-intercept

• A line that divides the graph into two equal parts. i.e. cuts the graph in half

Does this graph have a maxima or minima?

• maxima

• minima

Identify the y-intercept

• (0, -3)

• (3, 0)

• (0, 3)

• (2, 1)

Define X-intercept

• The highest or lowest point on the graph

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the y-axis

• A line that divides the graph into two equal parts. i.e. cuts the graph in half