5.1 Modeling Data w/ 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 is not equal 0 . The domain of a quadratic function is a real number.

Question 2

Standard Form of a Quadratic Function

Answer 2

f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c

Question 3

Parabola

Answer 3

The graph of a quadratic function

Question 4

Axis of Symmetry

Answer 4

the lone that divides a parabola into two parts that are mirror images

Question 5

Vertex of a Parabola

Answer 5

the point at which the parabola intersects the axis of symmetry