what is value of parabola
Parabolas that open up or open down have what is referred to as minimum and maximum value. The maximum value of a parabola is the y-coordinate of the vertex of a parabola that opens down. The minimum value of a parabola is the y-coordinate of the vertex of a parabola that opens up. We can identify the minimum or maximum value of a parabola by identifying the y-coordinate of the vertex. Take a look at this graph. The vertex is located at the point (2.5, -.5), and the parabola opens up. That means that the parabola has a minimum value, which is y = 2.5.