Parts of Quadratic Vocabulary

Which of the following represents a quadratic's axis of symmetry.

• The point(s) where a parabola crosses the x-axis.

• The initial or beginning value of a quadratic that crosses the y-axis.

• The highest (maximum) or lowest point (minimum) of a quadratic.

• A vertical line that divides a parabola into two equal halves.

The maximum vertex of the graph is ...

(a)  

The y-intercept of the graph is ...

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Which is true about the parabola graphed?

• There are no solutions and no y-intercept.

• The solution, the y-intercept, and the vertex are all the origin.

• The axis of symmetry is y = 0.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

The answers to quadratic functions are called?

• Roots

  Zeros

  x-intercepts

  & Solutions

• Roots

  Zeros

  y-intercepts

  & Solutions

• Axis of Symmetry

  Zeros

  x-intercepts

  & Solutions

• Roots

  Zeros

  X-intercepts

  & Vertex

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7D

Which answer choice describes  y = -3x² +7x - 2 accurately?

• opens up with a maximum

• opens up with a minimum

• opens down with a maximum

• opens down with a minimum 

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Check all statements that are true about the graph.

• The parabola opens down.

• The parabola has a minimum vertex.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

The axis of symmetry of the graph is ...

(a)  

What is the U-shaped curve created by a quadratic equation called?

• Discriminant

• Minimum

• Axis of Symmetry

• Parabola

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

What is the turning point of a parabola known as?

• Minimum

• Maximum

• Vertex

• Discriminant