What is a Parabola?

What is a Parabola?

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If you graph a linear function, you get a line. If you graph a quadratic function, you get something called a parabola. A parabola tends to look like a smile or a frown, depending on the function. Check out this tutorial and learn about parabolas!

Keywords:

  • definition
  • parabola
  • quadratic equation
  • quadratic function
  • graph
  • curve

Background Tutorials

  • Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.

      • What is a Quadratic Function?What is a Quadratic Function?

      What is a Quadratic Function?

      You can't go through algebra without seeing quadratic functions. The graphs of quadratic functions are parabolas; they tend to look like a smile or a frown. In this tutorial, get introduced to quadratic functions, look at their graphs, and see some examples of quadratic functions!