1.   Which of the following functions will have the widest graph?
    A. y = x2 +3x + 1 B. y = 3x2 – 8
    C. y = x2 + x – 3 D. y = –2x2 + 5x – 1
    Hint

  2.   Find the vertex of the graph of the function .
    A. (–1, 4) B. (1, 4)
    C. (–1, –2) D. (1, –2)
    Hint

  3.   Which graph of the following functions will be strictly above the graph of ?
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  4.   What is the equation of the parabola whose vertex is at (-3, 1) and passes through the point (-2, 4)?
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  5.   Find the axis of symmetry of the following function:
    A. x = B. x = –7
    C. x = D. x = 7
    Hint



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