Transformations of Quadratics and Graphing Vertex Form

What is the degree and name of this polynomial?

• 3rd degree, quadratic trinomial

• 2nd degree, quadratic trinomial

How can you find the equation of the axis of symmetry?

Is the vertex a maximum or minimum?

If a quadratic has the equation y = 0.5x² will the parabola have a maximum or a minimum?

How does changing the value of a affect the parabola?

A negative value of h will shift the parabola to the left h units.

The axis of symmetry is always the vertical line passing through the x-coordinate of the vertex.

• false

• true

The vertex of this quadratic function is:

• (x,h)

• (h,k)

This parabola will open:

• upward

• downward

The axis of symmetry is:

• not here

• x=-1

• x=-8