Quadratic Functions

2. The lowest (if a > 0) or highest (a < 0) point on the graph
4. The U-shaped graph of a quadratic function
6. A parabola, when going up or down, has this word in front of "up" or "down"
7. A ______________ function is a polynomial function of degree two, meaning the highest exponent on the variable is 2.
11. The defining characteristic of a
12. The lowest point on a parabola going up
13. The axis of _____________ is a line through the vertex that divides a parabola into two symmetrical halves

1. The _______________ distance from the point to the axis of symmetry must be equal for both reflection points
3. The ______________ of any quadratic function includes all real numbers
4. The __________ function for quadratic equations and functions is f(x) = x^2
5. _________________ points will be an equal distance away from the axis of symmetry of a parabola
8. If a > 0, the parabola opens ___________
9. If a < 0, the parabola opens ___________
10. The highest point on a parabola going down
13. The _____________ form of a quadratic function is represented by the equation y = ax^2 + bx + c