1. Graphing Quadratic Functions (2.1.1)
September 26th, 2016

2. Vocabulary
Standard Form of a Quadratic Function:
, where and are constants. the sign of determines whether the function has a minimum or a maximum value.
Axis of Symmetry: The line through the parabola about which the parabola is symmetric, given by the equation
Vertex: The point on the parabola that is the maximum or minimum of the function. The vertex coordinates are given by

3. Ex: For the function that follows, identify the intercepts, vertex, the axis of symmetry, and maximum or minimum. Then sketch the graph of the function.

4. Extra Practice