Quadratic Equations Key Attributes

What is another word for zeros?

• y-intercepts

• roots

• vertex

• axis of symmetry

Does this graph have a maximum or minimum value?

• maximum

• minimum

• neither

• both

What is the green dashed line called?

• roots or x-intercepts

• parabola

• axis of symmetry

• line of dashes

Define X-intercept

• The highest or lowest point on the graph

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the y-axis

• A line that divides the graph into two equal parts. i.e. cuts the graph in half

Define Y-intercept

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis, also called the x-intercept

• The lowest y-value on the graph

• The highest y-value on the graph

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the y-axis

Define Zero

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x- axis, also called the x-intercept

• A line that divides the graph into two equal parts. i.e. cuts the graph in half

• The highest or lowest point on the graph

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the y-axis

Define Minimum

• The highest y-value on the graph

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the y-axis

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis, also called the x-intercept

• The lowest y-value on the graph

Define Axis Of Symmetry

• A line that divides the graph into two equal parts. i.e. cuts the graph in half

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis, also called the x-intercept

• The highest y-value on the graph

• The highest or lowest point on the graph

What are the X-intercept(s) of this graph?

• -1 and -3

• 1 and -3

• 1 and 3

• -1 and 3

What is the equation for the axis of symmetry?

• -3

• -1

• x=-3

• x=-1