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6.06 Plotting parabolas using vertex form

Interactive practice questions

Consider the graph of the parabola below.

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a

Write down the coordinates of the $x$x-intercept.

$x$x-intercept: $\left(\editable{},\editable{}\right)$(,)

b

Find the equation of the vertical axis of symmetry for this parabola.

c

What are the coordinates of the parabola's vertex?

Vertex: $\left(\editable{},\editable{}\right)$(,)

d

Which of the following statements are true about this vertex? Select all true statements.

The vertex is the maximum value of the graph.

A

The vertex lies on the axis of symmetry.

B

The vertex occurs at the $x$x-intercept.

C

The vertex is the minimum value of the graph.

D
Easy
1min

Consider the graph of the parabola below.

Easy
< 1min

Consider the graph of the parabola below.

Easy
< 1min

A parabola has the equation $y=2x^2+2x-4$y=2x2+2x4.

Easy
2min
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