Solve Quadratics by Factor & Graph & Square Roots

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What is a quadratic equation?

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What does it mean to solve a quadratic equation by factoring?

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What is the Zero-Product Property?

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How do you find the roots of a quadratic equation?

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The roots of a quadratic equation can be found by factoring the equation, using the quadratic formula, or completing the square.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What are the steps to solve a quadratic equation by factoring?

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1. Write the equation in standard form. 2. Factor the quadratic expression. 3. Set each factor equal to zero. 4. Solve for x.

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What is the significance of the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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What does it mean for a quadratic function to have a vertex?

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The vertex of a quadratic function is the highest or lowest point on its graph, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards.

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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How do you graph a quadratic function?

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To graph a quadratic function, identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts, then plot points and draw a smooth curve.

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