Understanding Quadratic Graphs

What is the axis of symmetry for a quadratic equation with zeros at -4 and 6?

• x = 5

• x = 2

• x = 0

• x = 1

How do you find the axis of symmetry using the formula for a quadratic equation?

• -b/2a

• -b/a

• b/2a

• b/a

What is the vertex of the quadratic equation y = x^2 - 10x + 2?

• (-5, -23)

• (-5, 23)

• (5, 23)

• (5, -23)

Which point is always on the y-axis for a quadratic function?

• Vertex

• Y-intercept

• Zero

• Axis of symmetry

What is the y-intercept of the quadratic equation y = ax^2 + bx + c?

• a

• b

• 0

• c

If a quadratic graph opens upwards, what can be said about its vertex?

• It is a maximum point

• It is a minimum point

• It is at the origin

• It is neither maximum nor minimum

For a quadratic equation with a negative leading coefficient, what type of graph is formed?

• Happy graph

• Sad graph

• Linear graph

• Circular graph

What is the axis of symmetry for the quadratic equation modeling the roller coaster?

• x = 3

• x = 0

• x = -3

• x = 1

In the roller coaster model, what is the height of the rise?

• 6 feet

• 8 feet

• 7 feet

• 5 feet

What is the purpose of finding the axis of symmetry in a quadratic graph?

• To determine the y-intercept

• To find the maximum or minimum value

• To calculate the slope

• To identify the zeros