Quadratic and Cubic Functions Flashcards
1
Q
Quadratic Function
A
f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c or f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c = 0
2
Q
What does changing ‘a’ do to a graph?
A
Changes magnitude - parabola wider or narrower.
3
Q
What does changing ‘b’ do to a graph?
A
Changes horizontal position.
4
Q
What does changing ‘c’ do to a graph?
A
Changes vertical position.
5
Q
Positive Cubic Function
A
Bottom Left to Top Right
6
Q
Negative Cubic Function
A
Top Left to Bottom Right
7
Q
Positive Parabola
A
Smiley Face (Concave Up)
8
Q
Negative Parabola
A
Frown (Concave Down)
