Grade 10 : Parabolas Flashcards
1
Q
The value of a ?
A
A tells us if the graph is happy or sad
2
Q
What is q?
A
The y intercept representing shift up or down
3
Q
Minimum and maximum value ?
A
A>0 minimum value at q
A
4
Q
X-intercepts determined ?
A
Let y=0 in y=ax*+q
5
Q
Increasing and decreasing function ?
A
A>0 : x0 increases
A0 decreases
6
Q
Domain and range ?
A
Domain :(-infinity ; infinity)
Range : [ q ; infinity ) (-infinity; q]
7
Q
Determine the equation ?
A
Use y=a(x-x1)(x-x2)
8
Q
General equation ?
A
Y=ax* +q
