Quadratic Functions Answer Key
Graph parabolas and find key features like vertex, axis of symmetry, and roots of quadratic functions.
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Understanding Parabolas
Q1.What does a quadratic function look like?
It's written as y = ax² + bx + c and its graph is a U-shaped curve called a parabola.
Q2.How do you know if a parabola opens up or down?
If a is positive, it opens up. If a is negative, it opens down.
Q3.What's the vertex of a parabola?
The highest or lowest point on the parabola - the turning point.
Finding Key Features
Q4.What's the axis of symmetry?
Q5.What are the roots or zeros of a quadratic?
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