5.1 modeling data with quadratic functions

Question 1

quadratic function

Answer 1

f(x)= ax squared+bx+c where a can’t = 0

Question 2

standard form of quadratic functions

Answer 2

f(x)=ax squared+bx+c

Question 3

parabola

Answer 3

graph of quadratic function

Question 4

axis of symmetry

Answer 4

the line that divides the two parts of the parabola into mirror images

Question 5

vertex of parabola

Answer 5

the point where the parabola intersects the axis of symmetry