Axis of Symmetry and Vertex and Y Intercept

Which best describes the vertex of a parabola?

• Any point on the parabola.

• A point on the x-axis.

• The highest or lowest point of a parabola

• A point on the y-axis.

Is this a max or min?

• max

• min

If the vertex of a parabola is (3,5), what is the axis of symmetry? 

• y=5

• x=5

• x=3

• There is not enough information provided. 

What is the axis of symmetry?

• x=-1

• x=-2

• y=-1

• y=-2

Identify the axis of symmetry. 

• x=-1

• y=-1

• x=4

• y=4

Identify the vertex of the parabola. 

• (4,-1)

• (-1,4)

• (0,5)

• None

Does the quadratic have a max/min vertex, and does the parabola open up/down?

• max/ opens down

• min/ opens up

• max/ opens up

• min/ opens down

What is the y-intercept?

• (0,0)

• (4,0)

• (0,4)

• (2,-2)

Does this parabola have a maximum or minimum?

• Maximum

• Minimum

What is the equation for axis of symmetry?

• y=3

• x=3

• x=5

• x=1