Virtual Nerd: Algebra 2: What Is the Minimum of a Quadratic Function?

This tutorial takes a look at the maximum of a quadratic function which is the highest point on an upside-down U-shaped graph. [1:47]

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

The vertex of an upward facing parabola is the lowest point on the parabola and is called the minimum. The vertex on a downward facing parabola is the highest point on the parabola and is called the maximum. These are the two...

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.

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.

Explains what function operations are, presents the rules for each of the four arithmetic operations, and gives examples for each rule. [6:12]

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 four examples of quadratic...

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...

To see how to make a table of values for a quadratic equation, take a look at this tutorial. [6:19]