Graphing Quadratics in Standard Form Review

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What does the 'a' value in a quadratic equation determine?

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

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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How do you find the axis of symmetry for a quadratic function?

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What is the range of a quadratic function that opens upwards?

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What is the range of a quadratic function that opens downwards?

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What is a parabola?

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A parabola is the curve formed by the graph of a quadratic function. It has a U-shape and can open upwards or downwards.

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What does the 'b' value in a quadratic equation represent?

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The 'b' value affects the position of the vertex along the x-axis and the axis of symmetry.

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How can you determine if a quadratic function has a maximum or minimum value?

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If 'a' is positive, the function has a minimum value at the vertex. If 'a' is negative, it has a maximum value at the vertex.

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a quadratic function?

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