Question

When a quadratic function is graphed, it will produce a parabola. Describe the difference between a Minimum Vertex and a Maximum Vertex of a parabola. You explanation should be 3-4 sentences long and use the following vocabulary words:

-Parabola
-axis of symmetry
-vertex

Answer 1

A parabola is a graph that has a line of symmetry that splits it in two. If the x-squared term has a negative correfficient, then the parabola points down and will.have a maximum vertex. If the correfficient is positive, then the parabola points up and has a minimum vertex