Determine the Vertex in Vertex Form

Identify the vertex and whether the graph opens up or down.

• (5, 2); opens up

• (5, 2); opens down

• (-5, 2); opens up

• (-5, 2); opens down

If given the equation y = 3(x + 5)² - 4, what is the vertex of the parabola?

• (5, -4)

• (-5, -4)

• (-15, -4)

• (15, -4)

The axis of symmetry line passes through which point?

• y-intercept

• any random point

• vertex

• symmetrical point for the vertex

Which of the following forms are best to use if we want to identify the vertex of a quadratic equation?

• Standard Form

• Vertex Form

• Intercept Form

Determine the vertex of the parabola y=5(x-2)²–7

• (5, -7)

• (-2, -7)

• (2, -7)

• (-7, -2)

Convert the equation y= x²-2x-5 into vertex form. 

• y= (x-1)²-6

• y= -(x-1)²-6

• y= (x+1)²-6

• y= -(x+6)²-1

Which of the following shows
f(x) = x² + 12x - 2
written in vertex form?

• f(x) = (x + 6)² + 142

• f(x) = (x + 6)² - 34

• f(x) = (x + 6)² - 38

• f(x) = (x + 6)² + 34

Convert the equation y= x²+4x into vertex form. 

• y= (x+4)²-4

• y= (x-2)²+4

• y= (x+2)²-4

• y= (x+2)²

Which of the following shows
f(x) = x² - 8x + 1
written in vertex form?

• f(x) = (x - 4)² - 15

• f(x) = (x - 4)² + 17

• f(x) = (x - 4)² - 17

• f(x) = (x - 4)² + 65

Convert the equation
x²-12x+40
into vertex form

• (x+6)²-4

• (x+6)²+4

• (x-6)²-4

• (x-6)²+4