1.

The function f(x) = x^2 - 20 is indeed a quadratic function. A quadratic function is

a function of the form ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are real numbers and a ≠
0. In this case, a = 1, b = 0, and c = -20, so f(x) satisfies the definition of a
quadratic function.

2.

To verify that the function f(x) = x^2 + 4x + 1 is a quadratic function, we

need to check if it can be expressed in the general form of a quadratic
function, which is:

f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c

where a, b, and c are constants.

In this case, we can see that f(x) is indeed in the form of a quadratic
function, with:

a=1b=4c=1

Therefore, the function f(x) = x^2 + 4x + 1 is a quadratic function.

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3.

A quadratic function is a polynomial function of the form ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c

are real numbers and a is not equal to zero. In this case, the function f(x) = 2 - x can be
rewritten as -1x + 2. This is of the form ax^2 + bx + c, where a = -1, b = 0, and c = 2.
Therefore, f(x) = 2 - x is a quadratic function.
4.

The coefficient of the squared term in the quadratic formula determines the
direction of the parabola. If the coefficient is positive, the parabola opens
upwards. If the coefficient is negative, the parabola opens downwards.

In the given function f(x) = -(x-8)^2 - 4, the coefficient of the squared term is -1,
which is negative. Therefore, the parabola opens downwards.

5.

The coefficient of the x^2 term in the function f(x) = (x + 1)^2 + 3 determines the
direction of the parabola. If the coefficient is positive, the parabola opens
upwards, and if it's negative, the parabola opens downwards.

In the given function, f(x) = (x + 1)^2 + 3, the coefficient of the x^2 term is 1,
which is positive. Therefore, the parabola opens upwards.

6.

1. Rewrite the function in vertex form: f(x) = 5(x + 7)^2 - 3 can be rewritten as
f(x) = 5(x - (-7))^2 - 3.
2. Identify the vertex: The vertex of a parabola in vertex form f(x) = A(x - h)^2
+ k is at (h, k). Therefore, the vertex of f(x) = 5(x - (-7))^2 - 3 is at (-7, -3).

Therefore, the vertex of the parabola f(x) = 5(x+7)2-3 is (-7, -3).

7.

1. Rewrite the equation in vertex form:

f(x) = a(x-h)^2 + k

where:

 a is the coefficient of the squared term (x-h)^2, which determines the

shape of the parabola (whether it opens upward or downward). In this
case, a = 1, so the parabola opens upward.
 h is the x-coordinate of the vertex.
 k is the y-coordinate of the vertex.
The given equation is already in vertex form, with a = 1, h = 5, and k = 10.

2. Identify the vertex:

Based on the values of a, h, and k, the vertex of the parabola is (h, k) = (5, 10).

Therefore, the vertex of the parabola f(x) = (x-5)^2 + 10 is (5, 10).