IXL - Match quadratic functions and graphs (Precalculus practice)

Match each quadratic function to its graph.

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Match each quadratic function to its graph.

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key idea

The graph of the quadratic function

is a parabola. If the leading coefficient is positive

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the parabola opens up. If it is negative

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the parabola opens down.

solution

To determine which function describes which graph, look at their leading coefficients.

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The leading coefficient of

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is negative, so its graph opens down.

The leading coefficient of

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is positive, so its graph opens up.

Match

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to their graphs.

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Lesson: Quadratic functions

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Lesson: Quadratic functions

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