What is the highest point of an upside-down parabola called? It's called the maximum of a quadratic function, also known as, the vertex.

Short and simple. X equals negative b divided by two(a) is the formula used to find the axis of symmetry. If the quadratic equation is in standard form, identify the values for a, b, and c and plug the values into the formula. Do the...

Find the zeros on a given graph of a quadratic equation. What does this mean? It means to find the values at which the parabola crosses the x-axis. It seems pretty straightforward to be able to look at a graph and identify the points at...

There are many ways to solve a quadratic equation. Let's check out how to solve a quadratic equation by graphing. But first, let's find the axis of symmetry and the vertex before making a table of values. Write the values as ordered...

Watch this video and find out how to graph a quadratic equation when it's in intercept form! After going through the different forms of quadratic equations, an instructor leads viewers through an example problem. For the example problem,...

This is an introductory video on how to identify a quadratic function. This video explains what a quadratic function is and what the graph of a quadratic function looks like. The instructor goes through 4 examples of quadratic functions...

What is the lowest point of a 'U' shaped parabola called? It's called the minimum of a quadratic function, also known as, the vertex.

What is the highest point of an upside down parabola called? It's called the maximum of a quadratic function, also known as, the vertex.

Watch this video and find out how to graph a quadratic equation when it's in intercept form! After going through the different forms of quadratic equations, an instructor leads viewers through an example problem. For the example problem,...

Making a table for a quadratic function is not so complicated. Here are a few tricks to make it easier. One trick is to find the axis of symmetry and another is to find the vertex. These two values can be used to pick values to plug in...

What does the graph of a linear equation look like? How about a graph of a quadratic equation? What does a graph of an exponential function look like? Watch this video and see as the instructor illustrates and explains each of these...

The form of a quadratic function can help you determine if the vertex of a quadratic equation will be a minimum or a maximum of the function. If the coefficient of 'a' in the quadratic form of the equation is positive the vertex will be...

Trying to find the vertex of a quadratic equation? Remember that the vertex is the minimum or maximum point of the quadratic equation and can be identified on a graph of the equation. First use the axis of symmetry formula to find the...

What do you get when you graph a quadratic function? Not a line, that's the graph of a linear equation. The graph of a quadratic function is a curved line, either opening upward like a smile, or opening downward like a frown. The...

What things need to be done to graph a quadratic function? Well, first, find the axis of symmetry, then find the vertex of the parabola, then create a table and plug in some x-values to get the resulting y-values. Now write the values as...

There are many ways to solve a quadratic equation. Let's check out how to solve a quadratic equation by graphing. But first, let's find the axis of symmetry and the vertex before making a table of values. Write the values as ordered...

Intended for learners with a solid understanding of algebra, physics, and scientific language, this clip describes the differences and functions of spherical and parabolic mirrors. This clip is not so much about telescopes but about...

An interactive video lesson where students learn to manipulate quadratic equations.

This lesson shows how to determine the equation for the axis of symmetry of a parabola on a graph. It is 4 of 8 in the series titled "Finding the Axis of Symmetry of a Parabola."

A video lesson introducing conic sections. Includes a sketch of each of the four fundamental conic sections in two dimensions. Also explains why they are called conic sections by illustrating how each is the intersection of a cone and a...

The equation of a parabola is derived from the focus and directrix, and then the general formula is used to solve an example. [9:47]

This section on parabolas offers a comprehensive definition of the conic section, including graphs. Excellent information provided.

This lesson will demonstrate how to graph a quadratic equation and locate the roots on a graphing calculator. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing on a Calculator."

In this lesson the width of the graph of parabola and its relationship to the equation of the parabola are discussed. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Width in Parabolas."