Axis of Symmetry
Vertex
Characteristics
By the Definition
Just for FUN!!
100
What is the axis of symmetry for the equation: y = x2 + 16x + 64?
x = -8
100
y = x2 + 16x + 64
Axis of symmetry: x = -8
What is the vertex?
(-8, 0)
100
What is the vertex? 
The vertex is (1, -4).
100
What is standard form of a quadratic equation?
y = ax2 + bx + c
100
Finish the lyric: "We don't talk about _____."
BRUNO
200
What is the axis of symmetry for the equation: y = -x2 + 18x - 75
x = 9
200
y = -x2 + 18x - 75
Axis of symmetry: x = 9
What is the vertex?
(9, 6)
200
What is the y-intercept of the parabola
The y-intercept is (0, -1)?
200
Is this a smiley face or a sad face?
y = x2 + 2x - 4
Smiley face :)
200
Cool as a __________!
Cucumber
300
What is the axis of symmetry for the equation: y = -3x2 + 12x - 10
x = 2
300
y = -3x2 + 12x - 10
Axis of symmetry: x = 2
What is the vertex?
(2, 2)
300
What is the axis of symmetry for the parabola?
The axis of symmetry is x = -1.
300
Is this a smiley face or a sad face?
y = x2 - 4
Smiley face :)
300
I can sleep standing up and my neck is longer than most trees.
Giraffe
400
What is the formula for axis of symmetry?
x = -b/2a
400
When the vertex is the HIGHEST POINT, it is called a..
Maximum
400
What is the vertex of the parabola?
The vertex is (3, 1).
400
Is this a smiley face or a sad face?
y = -3x2 - 2x - 6
Sad face :(
400
They're best buds in Bikini Bottom: One is square, the other is a star.
Spongebob & Patrick
500
What is the axis of symmetry for the equation: y = x2 - 6
x = 0
500
y = x2 - 6
Axis of symmetry: x = 0
What is the vertex?
(0, -6)
500
What are the x-intercepts for the parabola?
-3 and 1?
Also accepted (-3, 0) and (1, 0)
500
When the vertex is the LOWEST POINT, it is called a..
Minimum
500
This snowman dreams of summer.....
OLAF