Parabola Basics
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8th - 11th Grade
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Jason Dunn
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Parabola Basics
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The vertex is the turning point of a parabola. Here, it is called a maximum point because it's the highest the ball goes
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Multiple Choice
What is the maximum point of this parabola?
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The vertex can also be a minimum point.
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Multiple Choice
What is the minimum point of this parabola?
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Some parabolas
Open Upward
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Some parabolas
Open Down
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X-intercepts AKA Zeros
Zeros is another name for x-intercepts because the y-coordinate there is 0
Parabolas can have 0, 1, or 2 zeros
Most real world stuff has two
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Open Ended
This pictures shows a decorative water fountain. Describe the x-intercepts. What happens at the x-intercepts?
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Multiple Select
Select the x-intercepts of this graph.
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All parabolas have symmetry
The "axis of symmetry" cuts right down the middle and intersects the vertex
It has an equation like any other vertical line
x = 6
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Multiple Choice
What is the equation for the axis of symmetry?
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Multiple Choice
What is the equation for the axis of symmetry?
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The St. Louis Arch is a parabola
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