Final Review: Parabolas

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What are the x-intercepts for the function f(x) = x2 + 4x - 12 ?

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Consider the function f(x) = 3(x - 4)2 + 1. Write the vertex of its parabola as an ordered pair.

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The graph of y = - x2 + 3 is shown. What is the end behavior of the function?
As x approaches infinity, f(x) approaches _______   
As x approaches negative infinity, f(x) approaches _______ 

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When did the diver reach their maximum height?

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Match the graphs to their characteristics

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
		positive 'a' value, vertex of (-3, 2)
		negative 'a' value, vertex of (-3, 2)
		positive 'a' value, vertex of (3, 2)
		negative 'a' value, vertex of (3, 2)

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Rank the javelin throws from farthest (at the top) to shortest (at the bottom)

Throw 1
Throw 3
Throw 2

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Which length provides the greatest area?

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What is the end behavior of the function shown in the table?
As x approaches infinity, f(x) approaches _______ .
As x approaches negative infinity, f(x) approaches _______ .

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What are the x-intercepts for the function f(x) = x2 + 4x - 12 ?

Consider the function f(x) = 3(x - 4)2 + 1. Write the vertex of its parabola as an ordered pair.

When did the diver reach their maximum height?

Match the graphs to their characteristics

Rank the javelin throws from farthest (at the top) to shortest (at the bottom)

Which length provides the greatest area?

Over what interval is the function increasing?