Quadratic Graphs (AQA GCSE Maths): Quizzes

$y = ax^2 + bx + c$ where $a \neq 0$

Parabola

Downward (∩-shape)

Set $y = 0$ and solve for $x$

Halfway between the x-intercepts

$x = -\frac{b}{2a}$

Minimum point

Makes it steeper and narrower

As smooth curves without sharp corners

Vertical line of symmetry