1.
A parabola describes the shape of the graph of a(n) ___________.
A.
quadratic function
B.
linear function
C.
relation
D.
axis of symmetry
Hint
2.
Which diagram shows the graph of
y
= –
x
2
+ 2?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hint
3.
After a baseball is hit, the expression -16
x
2
+ 59
x
can be used to determine the height of the ball after
x
seconds if it is propelled upward at 59 feet per second. Find the height of the ball after 3 seconds by evaluating the expression for
x
= 3.
A.
0 feet
B.
54 feet
C.
43 feet
D.
33 feet
Hint
4.
Find the graph of
y
= -0.5
x
2
.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hint
5.
Find the equation that represents the graph.
A.
y
= -
x
2
+ 2
B.
y
= -
x
2
+ 4
C.
y
=
x
2
- 4
D.
y
= -
x
2
- 4
Hint