Quadratic Functions Key Characteristics

Which is the Axis of Symmetry?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The red points (B) are called what?

• Reals

• Ones

• X-rays

• Solutions

The green point (C) is...

• Vertex

• Maximum

• Minimum

• Top

Using the graph of the quadratic function, identify the vertex.

• (4, -6)

• (0, 2)

• (.5, 0)

• (7.5, 0)

What is another word for zeros?

• y-intercepts

• roots

• vertex

• axis of symmetry

Does this graph have a maximum or minimum value?

• maximum

• minimum

• neither

• both

Does this parabola have a minimum or a maximum?

• Minimum

• Maximum

What is the significance of the ordered pair (2, -4) to the graph?

• It is the vertex

• It is an x-intercept

• It is the y-intercept

• It is the axis of symmetry

Use the graph to determine the X-intercepts

• (-1,0) and (-3,0)

• (1,0) and (3,0)

• (0,1) and (0,3)

• (0,-1) and (0,-3)

Does this have a Maximum or Minimum?

• Maximum

• Minimum