Quiz on Attributes of Parabolas

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

The axis of symmetry is a line that goes through the...

• y-intercept

• any random point

• vertex

•  x-axis or 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 are the green dots called?

• axis of symmetry

• vertex

• parabola

• roots or x-intercepts

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

• Perfect

• A Pentagon

• A Parabola

• A Parallelogram

Which of the following equations best fits the graphs of the transformed function shown in red?

Which description best fits the transformation of f(x)=x² into f(x) =2x²-1?

• Opens down, is narrow, and shifted right 1

• Is wider and shifted down 1

• Shifted down 1 and is narrow

• Is narrow and shifted up 1