Characteristics of Parabolas
Explore the key characteristics of parabolas including vertex, axis of symmetry, intercepts, and direction of opening.
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Characteristics of Parabolas
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1. What is the name of the highest or lowest point on a parabola?
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Vertex
Directrix
Axis of symmetry
2. If the leading coefficient (a) of a quadratic equation is negative, in which direction does the parabola open?
Upwards
Downwards
Left
Right
3. The vertical line that passes through the vertex of a parabola and divides it into two symmetrical halves is called the .
4. The x-intercepts of a parabola are also known as the or of the quadratic function.
5. For the quadratic function y = x² - 4x + 3, find the coordinates of the vertex and the equation of the axis of symmetry.
6. Determine the x-intercepts and y-intercept for the parabola defined by the equation y = x² + 2x - 8.
7. For the parabola y = -x² + 6x - 5:
a) Find the vertex.
b) Find the axis of symmetry.
c) Find the y-intercept.
d) Find the x-intercepts.
e) Sketch the parabola on the graph below, labeling the vertex and intercepts.
8. A parabola can have three x-intercepts.
True
False
9. The discriminant of a quadratic equation (b² - 4ac) can tell you the number of x-intercepts a parabola has.
True
False
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