Unit 8: Solving and Graphing Quadratics
Name
Date Tuesday February 23, 2016
Homework: Graphing Quadratic Vertex Form
Circle the term that determines if the parabola will open up or down. Then state the direction of
opening and identify the vertex.
Direction of Opening
Vertex
1
=
−
+
2
y
x
3
x
4
1.
2
(
)
=
−
+
2
−
y
3
x
8
1
2.
= − −
+
2
y
x
5
x
7
3.
(
)
= −
+
2
y
x
5
9
4.
Graph each parabola by using a table of values and identify the specified parts.
(
)
= −
2
−
y
x
2
9
5.
Standard Form or Vertex Form?
Opens up or down?
x
y
Vertex:
Axis of Symmetry:
y-intercept:
x-intercept(s):
1
=
+
+
2
y
x
4
x
8
6.
Standard Form or Vertex Form?
2
x
y
Opens up or down?
Vertex:
Axis of Symmetry:
y-intercept:
x-intercept(s):