5.1: Modeling Data with Quadratic Functions

Question 1

quadratic function

Answer 1

can be written in the standard form f(x) = ax(2) + bx + c. where a doesnt equal 0

Question 2

parabola

Answer 2

the graph of a quadratic function

Question 3

axis of symmetry

Answer 3

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

Question 4

vertex of a parabola

Answer 4

the point at which the parabola intersects the axis of symmetry

Question 5

standard form of a quadratic function

Answer 5

f(x) = ax(2) + bx + c. where a doesnt equal 0