Quadratic Basics

Front

What is another word for zeros in a quadratic function?

Back

Roots

Front

What is the range of a quadratic function with a minimum value of -3?

Back

y ≥ -3

Front

How many zeros does a standard parabola have?

Back

A standard parabola can have 0, 1, or 2 zeros.

Front

What type of value does a parabola with a vertex opening upwards have?

Back

Minimum value

Front

What is the domain of a quadratic function?

Back

All Real Numbers

Front

What is the vertex of a parabola?

Back

The highest or lowest point of the parabola.

Front

What does the axis of symmetry in a parabola represent?

Back

A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves.

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

Back

f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

Front

What does the coefficient 'a' in a quadratic function determine?

Back

The direction of the parabola's opening (upward if a > 0, downward if a < 0).

Front

What is the formula to find the vertex of a parabola in standard form?

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Vertex: (h, k) where h = -b/(2a) and k = f(h).