6. Quadratics and Data
Graphing Parabolas — Quiz
Test your understanding of graphing parabolas with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Given the quadratic function $y = -3x^2 + 12x - 10$, determine the vertex of the parabola.
Question 2
A parabola has its axis of symmetry at $x = -3$ and passes through the point $(-1, 5)$. What is the corresponding point on the other side of the axis of symmetry?
Question 3
Consider the parabola $y = x^2 - 8x + 15$. What are the x-intercepts of this parabola?
Question 4
If the equation of a parabola is $y = a(x - h)^2 + k$, and the parabola opens downwards with a vertex at $(2, 3)$, which of the following could be the equation?
Question 5
A parabola has a y-intercept at $(0, -4)$ and its vertex is at $(1, -5)$. What is the equation of this parabola in vertex form?