Quadratic Functions Flashcard

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What is the degree of a quadratic function?

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2

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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ax^2 + bx + c

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What is the graph of a quadratic function called?

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Parabola

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The highest or lowest point of the parabola

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What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

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The vertical line that passes through the vertex

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What are the zeros of a parabola?

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The points where the parabola crosses the x-axis

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What is the y-intercept of a parabola?

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The coordinate where the parabola crosses the y-axis

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Vertex of the quadratic function in the first graph? Options: (0, 4), (0, -4), (-1, 0), (1, 0)

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(0, -4)

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Axis of symmetry for the quadratic function in the second graph?

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x = -1

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Using the Axis of Symmetry Formula \( x = -\frac{b}{2a} \), what is the value of 'a' for the function \( f(x) = -x^2 + 2x + 4 \)?

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-1