Extrema and Intercepts of Quadratic Functions
Explore how the parts of a parabola are represented in its quadratic function.
Task 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Task 2
Describe a process for finding the -intercept of a quadratic function.
Task 3
Describe a process for finding the -intercept(s) of a quadratic function.
Task 4
Given a graph of a quadratic function, how can you tell if it has a maximum or a minimum?
Task 5
Given an equation of a quadratic function, how can you tell if it has a maximum or a minimum?
Task 6
Describe a process for finding the maximum or minimum of a quadratic function.