5.1: Modeling Data With Quadratic Functions

Question 1

_______is a function that can be written in the standard form f(x) = a x-squared + bx + c, where a does not = 0.

Answer 1

Quadratic Function

Question 2

The graph of a quadratic function is a _______.

Answer 2

Parabola

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Axis of Symmetry

Question 4

The _______is the point at which the parabola intersects the axis of symmetry.

Answer 4

Vertex of a Parabola

Question 5

f(x) = a x-squared + bx + c

Answer 5

Standard Form of a Quadratic Function