Quadratic Graphs
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Objective
I can identify the key features (vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts) of a quadratic graph.
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Practice
7 questions
Describe the general shape of a quadratic graph. What term in the equation tells you it's a quadratic graph?
Explain how the sign of the x² term affects the direction a quadratic graph opens (whether it's "happy" or "unhappy").
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Exit ticket
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“If a quadratic equation has a positive x² term, will its graph open upwards or downwards? Explain your answer. If a quadratic equation is y = -5x², will the graph open upwards or downwards? Explain your answer. ”
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