Identifying Key Features of Quadratics Graphs

Label the graph. Match the zero smaller and larger values by placing the box on the graph next to what it represents.

e

a

f

g

h

Axis of Symmetry: x = 5

Minimum

Axis of Symmetry: x = -4

Zero smaller value

Maximum

Vertex (5, -4)

Vertex (4, -5)

Zero larger value

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

When did the ball reach its maximum height? Choose the key feature and the answer.

• y-intercept, 3 secs

• x-value of the vertex, 4 secs

• y-value of the vertex, 5 secs

• y-intercept, 0 secs

What was the maximum height of the ball? Choose the key feature and the answer choice.

• y-intercept, 3 feet

• y-intercept, 0 feet

• x-value of the vertex, 4 feet

• y-value of the vertex, 5 feet

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

How high was the ball when it was thrown? Choose the key feature and the answer.

• y-intercept, 0 feet

• y-intercept, 3 feet

• x-value of the vertex, 4

• y-value of the vertex 5

What key feature tells the initial height of the roller coaster?

• y-intercept

• x-intercept

• axis of symmetry

• vertex

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Does this scenario have a max or a min?

• Max

• Min

What are the green dots called?

• y-intercepts

• maximum

• minimum

• roots/x-intercepts

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Approximately when did the ball hit the ground?

• 3.25 seconds

• 4.25 seconds

• 8.25 seconds

• 10.25 seconds

Which point is the vertex?

• (-8, 0)

• (-5, -9)

• (-2, 0)

• (-9, -5)

Is this point a maximum or minimum?

• maximum

• minimum