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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

Writing a quadratic equation in standard form gives values for a, b, and c that can be used to find several pieces of information about the graph of the equation. Knowing a, b, and c-values allows one to find the axis of symmetry, the...

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

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]

Pick from a variety of tutorials to teach how to solve quadratic equations using various methods.

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."

Linear, quadratic and exponential functions have different graphs, equations, and characteristics. In this tutorial, compare the shape of linear, quadratic, and exponential curves on a graph, and explore how to identify a function as...

Linear, quadratic and exponential functions have different graphs, equations, and characteristics. In this tutorial, compare the shape of linear, quadratic, and exponential curves on a graph, and explore how to identify a function as...

Demonstrates how to graph a quadratic function by creating a table of values. [7:03]

If you graph a quadratic function, you get something called a parabola. View this tutorial to learn about parabolas. [4:14]

This tutorial is an introduction to quadratic functions and their graphs, while also providing examples of quadratic functions. [6:20]

If you want to solve a quadratic equation that's in vertex form, it's easier to first convert the equation to standard form. This tutorial will show you how. [4:15]

Find out which quadratic function has the lowest maximum value. [3:58]