Formulas
Axis of Symmetry & Vertex
Characteristics
Vertex & Standard Form
Transformations
100

What is the formula to solve for the axis of symmetry? 

x= -b/ 2a

100

What is axis of symmetry of 

y = -x2 + 4x - 1 ?

x = 2

100

What is the domain for this equation?

y = (x+5)2 + 4

All Real Numbers

100

Write the following quadratic function in standard form. y = (x-2)² + 6

y = x² - 4x + 10

100

When the a value is greater than 1, that represents  a ____ . 

When the a value is between 0 and 1, that represents a ____.

When the a value is greater than 1, that represents a stretch. 

When the a value is between 0 and 1, that represents a compression.

200

How do you solve for the value k?

After solving for the axis of symmetry (h), plug the value back into the equation in place of x. 
200

What is the vertex of 

y = -4(x-3)²

(3,0)

200

What is the range in the equation: 

y = 2(x-1)² - 6

y > -6

200

Write the following quadratic function in vertex form.

y = 3x² - 18x + 15

y = 3(x-3)² - 12

200

Describe the transformations: 

y = (x+5)² - 1

Shift 5 units left and 1 unit down

300

What is standard form of a quadratic equation? 

y= ax² + bx + c

300

What is the vertex of 

y = (x+5)² - 1

(-5,-1)

300

What is the range for the equation: 

y = (x + 5)2

y > 0

300

Complete a table for the equation: 

y = (x-2)² - 6

(0, -2)

(1, -5)

(2, -6)

(3, -5)

(4, -2)

300

Write the equation in vertex form to match the following description: 

Reflect over x-axis, shift 2 units right, shift 3 units up.

 y = -(x - 2)2 + 3

400

What is vertex form of a quadratic equation? 

y= a(x - h)² + k

400

What is the axis of symmetry and vertex in the equation: 

y = -4(x-1)² + 2

x = 1 and (1, 2)

400

What is the range for the equation: 

y = -x2 + 4x + 3

y < 7

400

Complete a table for the equation: 

y = -0.5(x - 3)2 - 2

(1, -4)

(1, -2.5)

(3, -2)

(4, -2.5)

(5, -4)

400

Describe the transformations: 

y = -x2+4    

Reflect across x-axis, shift up 4 units.

500

What is the lowest point of a parabola called?

What is the highest point of a parabola called?

How do you know if you will have a highest or lowest point? 

When the a value is positive, the parabola will open up and the vertex will be the minimum.

When the a value is negative, the parabola will open down and the vertex will be the maximum. 

500

What is the vertex in the equation: 

y = x2 + 10x + 24

(-5, -1)

500

What is the domain and range for the equation: 

y = -2x2 + 4x + 1

Domain: All Real Numbers

Range: y < 3

500

Create a table for the equation: 

y = -2x2 + 12x - 15

(1, -5)

(2, 1)

(3, 3)

(4, 1)

(5, -5)

500

Write the equation in vertex form for the following:

Reflect over x-axis, Stretch by factor of 4, Shift 3 units right

y = -4(x-3)²

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