Building Quadratic Functions to Describe

Quadratic equations take the shape of a _______ when graphed.

• U

• straight line

• wavey line/snaked

• circle/elliptical

What are the x- intercepts?

• x= 0 and x= -4

• x= 0 and x= 4

• y= 0

• x= 2

What is the y-intercept?

2y= 4x² + 8x - 6

• 6

• 3

• -3

• none of these

What are the green dots called?

• axis of symmetry

• vertex

• parabola

• roots or x-intercepts

Does this parabola have a maximum or minimum?

• Maximum

• Minimum

How many roots does this parabola have? 

• 3

• 2

• 0

• 1

What does the maximum of the graph represent?

• The profit when there is no decrease in price.

• The maximum decrease in price possible.

• The maximum profit that can be earned.

• The price per shirt.

What is the zero, or solution of this graph?

• (0, 2500)

• y = 2500

• (2.5, 2531.25)

• x = 25

What does the Y intercept of the graph represent?

• The initial speed the bungee jumper is falling.

• The initial height of the bungee jumper

• The lowest point the bungee jumper falls before bouncing upwards.

• The bungee jumper's final height.

What is the degree of a quadratic function?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3