These parabolas are all based on the following function:

Find the equations for the parabolas below by sliding, stretching,and/or squishing the basic parabola above. Remember that flipping is a negative stretch.


 

1. This is a parabola, but it's upside down.


 
2. So is this, but it's wider.

 
3. This parabola passes through (-3,2).

 
4. And this one passes through (-3, 8).

 
5. This one looks similar to the basic shape, but it's very big.

 
6. This one is very, very small.

answers...


page backhome

© 1996 Key Curriculum Press

[Privacy Policy] [Terms of Use]

_____________________________________
Home || The Math Library || Quick Reference || Search || Help 
_____________________________________

© 1994-2012 Drexel University. All rights reserved.
http://mathforum.org/
 The Math Forum is a research and educational enterprise of the Goodwin College of Professional Studies.The Math Forum is a research and educational enterprise of the Goodwin College of Professional Studies.