Quadratics Characteristics

Quadratics Characteristics

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Mathematics

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is another name for the x-intercepts of a quadratic?

Back

Zeros

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the domain of the graph of a quadratic function?

Back

The domain of a quadratic function is all real numbers, but for a specific graph, it can be limited to a range, e.g., -3 ≤ x ≤ 3.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

Back

The vertex of a parabola represents the maximum or minimum point of the quadratic function.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine the number of zeros a quadratic function has?

Back

The number of zeros can be determined using the discriminant (b² - 4ac) from the quadratic formula. If the discriminant is positive, there are 2 zeros; if it is zero, there is 1 zero; if negative, there are no real zeros.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

The standard form of a quadratic equation is y = ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

Back

The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves, given by the formula x = -b/(2a).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'parabola' refer to in mathematics?

Back

A parabola is the graph of a quadratic function, which is a U-shaped curve that can open upwards or downwards.

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