Math Vocabulary of

Eighth Grade 2By L.D.

Vocabulary

Quadratic Function

Parabola

Vertex

Axis of Symmetry

Parent Graph

Quadratic Function

Nonlinear (not a line) function that can be written in the form of y = ax2 + bx + c (the highest term is an x2 term).

All quadratic functions have a graph of a parabola.

Parabola

A graph shaped like a U or a

U

Vertex

Highest or lowest point on the parabola.

Axis of Symmetry

The invisible line that passes through the vertex and divides the parabola into two equal parts.

Parent Graph

The formula y = x2

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