Key Attributes Quadratic

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 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 is the maximum value of the quadratic shown?

• 3

• 5

• -2

• 4

What is another word for zeros?

• y-intercepts

• roots

• vertex

• axis of symmetry

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

The axis of symmetry of this parabola is...

• y=4

• y=-4

• x=4

• x=-4

Identify the y-intercept.

• (0,3)

• (3,0)

• (1,0)

• (2,-1)

Does this graph have a maximum or minimum value?

• maximum

• minimum

• neither

• both