5:1 Modeling Date with Quadratic Functions

Question 1

quadratic function

Answer 1

is a function that can be written in the standard form f(x) = ax 2 +bx +c , where a doesn’t equal 0

Question 2

Parabola

Answer 2

the graph of a quadratic function

Question 3

Axis of symmetry

Answer 3

is the line that divides a parabola into two parts that are mirror images

Question 4

Vertex of Symmetry

Answer 4

is the point at which the parabola intersects the axis of symmetry

Question 5

Standard form of a quadratic equation

Answer 5

f(x) = ax 2 + bx + c