Finding Key Features of Quadratic Functions

•   a = 1

  b = 4

  c = 3

•   a = x²

  b = 4x

  c = 3

•  a = -1

  b = 4

  c = -3

•   a = -x²

  b = 4x

  c = -3

Label the correct key features of the graph.

a

b

c

Axis of Symmetry

Vertex

x-intercept

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2

The graph of any quadratic function is called a...

• axis of symmetry

• vertex

• parabola

• y-intercept

• None of these

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

The line that divides a parabola in half is called the...

• axis of symmetry

• vertex

• y-intercept

• x-intercepts

• None of these

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

The turning point of a parabola is called the...

• axis of symmetry

• vertex

• y-intercept

• x-intercepts

• direction of opening

What is the vertex?