Features of Quadratic Expressions

Quadratic equations take the shape of a _______ when graphed.

• parabola

• straight line

• snaked line

• elliptical

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The highest or lowest point on a quadratic is called the...

• Max

• Vertex

• Axis of Symmetry

• Intercept

The axis of symmetry line passes through which point?

• y-intercept

• any random point

• vertex

• symmetrical point for the vertex

Which of the following equations matches vertex form of a quadratic?

• ax + by = c

• y = a(x - h)² + k

• y = ax² + bx + c

• y = mx + b

Which of the following is NOT represented by the red point(s) on the graph?

• vertex

• zeros

• x-intercepts

• solutions

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y = x² - 4x + 5

• down and down

• down and up

• up and down

• up and up

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Which answer choice describes  y = -3x² +7x - 2 accurately?

• opens up with a maximum

• opens up with a minimum

• opens down with a maximum

• opens down with a minimum 

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When the vertex is the highest point of the graph, we call that a ​ (a)   .

• maximum

• parabola

• point of interest

• minimum

Answer explanation

When the vertex is the highest point on the parabola, we call it a maximum.

What is the green dashed line called?

• roots or x-intercepts

• parabola

• axis of symmetry

• y intercept

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Does this graph have a maximum or a minimum?

• maximum

• minimum

• I am not sure.

• neither

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