Graphing Quadratics in Vertex Form

What is the main difference between graphing quadratics in vertex form and absolute value graphs?

• Quadratics have no transformations, while absolute value graphs do.

• Quadratics use parentheses squared, while absolute value graphs use straight lines.

• Quadratics are always wider than absolute value graphs.

• Quadratics use straight lines, while absolute value graphs use parentheses squared.

If the 'a' value in the vertex form equation is negative, what transformation occurs?

• Vertical shrink

• Horizontal translation

• Vertical stretch

• Reflection over the x-axis

What does the 'h' value in the vertex form equation represent?

• Reflection over the y-axis

• Vertical stretch

• Horizontal translation

• Vertical translation

How do you determine the vertex of a quadratic function in vertex form?

• By using the values of 'h' and 'k'

• By finding the x-intercept

• By finding the y-intercept

• By setting the equation to zero

What is the first step in graphing a quadratic function in vertex form?

• Finding the y-intercept

• Finding the vertex

• Finding the axis of symmetry

• Finding the x-intercept

When graphing, why is it important to find symmetric points around the vertex?

• To ensure the graph is a straight line

• To verify the vertex is correct

• To make the graph look symmetrical

• To find the y-intercept

In the practice example, what is the vertex of the quadratic function y = 2(x - 2)^2 - 4?

• (2, -4)

• (-2, 4)

• (2, 4)

• (-2, -4)

What is the axis of symmetry for the parent function y = x^2?

• y = 1

• x = 0

• x = 1

• y = 0

If a parabola opens downwards, what can be said about its vertex?

• It is a minimum point

• It is a maximum point

• It is the y-intercept

• It is the x-intercept

What is the domain of all quadratic functions?

• All real numbers

• All positive numbers

• All negative numbers

• All integers