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8-1 Lesson Quiz

Key Features of Quadratic Functions

1. Adam graphs a quadratic function. The vertex of the parabola he graphs is located
at (5, 0). Which of the following is the axis of symmetry?
𝖠 ​x = −5​ 𝖢 ​x = 5​
𝖡 ​x = 0​ 𝖣 ​x = y​
2. Match each graph with its function.
i. ​f(x) = ​−2x​​  2​​ ii. ​g(x) = ​−x​​  2​​ iii. ​h(x) = ​0.5x​​  2​​ iv. ​j(x) = ​2x​​  2​​

A. 4
y C. 4
y

2 2
x x
−4 −2 O 2 4 −4 −2 O 2 4
−2 −2

−4 −4

B. 4
y D. 4
y

2 2
O x O x
−4 −2 2 4 −4 −2 2 4
−2 −2

−4 −4

3. For which function is the average rate of change over the interval ​1 < x < 5​greater
than the average rate of change over the same interval for the function ​g(x) = ​1.8x​​  2​​?
𝖠 ​f(x) = ​x​​  2​​ 𝖢 ​h(x) = ​1.5x​​  2​​
𝖡 ​g(x) = ​1.2x​​  2​​ 𝖣 ​k(x) = ​2x​​  2​​
4. Over what interval is the function shown in the x f(x) = 3x2 (x, y)
table decreasing?
−2 12 (−2, 12)
5. Cindy’s square-shaped garden has side lengths −1 3 (−1, 3)
of x ft. She will plant 5 tulip bulbs per square foot. 0 0 (0, 0)
Write a function g to model the number of bulbs 1 3 (1, 3)
she should plant. How many bulbs will she plant 2 12 (2, 12)
if the garden has a side length of 8 feet?

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