Vocab
Which is...?
Parabola
Quadratic Function
100

When using a term like x2, t2, or n2  in expressions we call them _____ expressions 

Quadratic Expression

100

A soccer ball is kicked into the air, and its height is modeled by the equation: 

h(t)=-4.5t^2+30t+3

Which is the initial height?

3

100

What was the initial height of this object?

0

100

h(t)=-4.5t^2+5t+4

Solve for h(1)

4.5

200

When graphing a quadratic function the shape of the curve is called a _______

Parabola

200

In a video game, a character shoots an arrow, and its height (in blocks) over time (seconds) is modeled by:

h(t)=−4.9t^2+20t+2

Which is the gravity?

-4.9

200

When did this object land in t seconds

4 seconds

200

h(t)=-4.5t^2+2t+7

Solve for h(0)

7

300

The middle point of a parabola is called the _____

Vertex

300

A baseball is hit, and its height is given by:

h(t)=−4.5t^2+55t+4

Which is the initial velocity?

55

300

When did this object reach its peak?

1 second

300

h(t)=-4.5t^2+25t+16

Solve for h(5)

28.5

400

When looking at the zeros of a quadratic function, they are also known as _________ intercepts

Horizontal

400

If your object is being launched from the ground, what is the initial height?

0

400

Where did this object reach its peak?

8.5

400

h(t)=-4.5t^2+2t

Solve for h(100)

-44800

500
The point that crosses the vertical axis of a graph is called the ________ intercept

Vertical

500

A drone launches upward, and its height in meters over time is modeled by:

h(t)=−4.9t^2+25t+7 

Which is the gravity?

Which is the initial velocity?

Which is the initial height?

Gravity: 4.5

Initial Velocity: 25

Height: 7

500

How long was this object in the air for?

2

500

h(t)=-4.5t^2+100t+66

Solve for h(5)

453.5

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