Algebra 1 STAAR Category 4 Quadratics

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What is a quadratic function?

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What are the standard form and vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you find the zeros of a quadratic function?

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The vertex is at the point (-5, 3). This is derived from the vertex form of the quadratic equation.

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What does the 'a' value in a quadratic function indicate?

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The 'a' value determines the direction of the parabola. If 'a' is positive, the parabola opens upwards; if 'a' is negative, it opens downwards.

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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How do you convert from vertex form to standard form?

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What is the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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What does it mean if the discriminant is positive?

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If the discriminant is positive, the quadratic equation has two distinct real roots.