Characteristics Of A Parabola
¡Supera tus tareas y exámenes ahora con Quizwiz!
Maximum Value
If the parabola opens down, the vertex represents the highest point on the graph, or the maximum value.
Minimum Value
If the parabola opens up, the vertex represents the lowest point on the graph, or the minimum value of the quadratic function.
Vertex
One important feature of the graph is that it has an extreme point, called the vertex.
Axis Of Symmetry
The graph is also symmetric with a vertical line drawn through the vertex, called the axis of symmetry.
Parabola
The graph of a quadratic function is a U-shaped curve called a parabola.
Direction
The parabola can either open up or down
X Intercepts
The point where the parabola touches the x axis
Y Intercept
The point where the parabola touches the y axis
