Quadratic Applications Main Ideas

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Graph of a quadratic function

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parabola

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Vertex description?

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Turning point of a parabola

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Vertex at lowest point is called a

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minimum

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Vertex at highest point is called a

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maximum

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Vertical line dividing a parabola into equal parts?

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axis of symmetry

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Change in size and position of a figure

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transformation

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y=x² is known as the

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parent function

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Standard form of a quadratic: y = ax² + bx + c

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y = ax² + bx + c

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Graph characteristics from standard form:

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y-intercept

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Vertex form of a quadratic: y = a(x - h)² + k

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y = a(x - h)² + k