Mastering Quadratic Graphs

Mathematics
Grade 8
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet covering Quadratic Graphs for Grade 8 students to develop understanding and application skills.

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Mastering Quadratic Graphs

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Identify the vertex of the quadratic graph given by y = x^2 - 4x + 3.
[2 marks]
2.
Determine whether the parabola opens upwards or downwards for y = -2x^2 + 5x - 1.
[2 marks]
3.
Find the axis of symmetry for y = 3x^2 + 6x - 2.
[2 marks]
4.
Plot the graph of y = x^2 - 2x + 1. (Use the grid to sketch the parabola.)
[3 marks]
5.
Calculate the y-value when x = 3 for y = 2x^2 - 4x + 1.
[2 marks]
6.
Find the x-intercepts of y = x^2 - 5x + 6.
[2 marks]
7.
Determine the maximum or minimum point of y = -x^2 + 4x + 1.
[2 marks]
8.
Explain how the value of 'a' in y = ax^2 + bx + c affects the shape of the parabola.
[3 marks]
9.
Given the quadratic y = 2x^2 - 8x + 6, find its vertex and sketch its graph.
[3 marks]
10.
A ball is thrown with height modeled by y = -4.9t^2 + 10t + 1.5. When does it reach its maximum height?
[3 marks]
11.
A farmer wants to build a fence along a parabolic-shaped field described by y = -x^2 + 4x. Find the maximum width of the field and the point where it occurs.
[3 marks]
12.
Challenge: A quadratic function models the profit P(x) = -3x^2 + 12x - 4. Find the number of units x to maximize profit and the maximum profit value.
[4 marks]

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Created
12/30/2025
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12/30/2025
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