Chapter 3 Test: Quadratics

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

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

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How do you find the vertex of a quadratic function in standard form?

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What is the significance of the coefficient 'a' in a quadratic function?

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The coefficient 'a' 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 maximum height of a projectile modeled by a quadratic function?

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The maximum height can be found at the vertex of the quadratic function that models the projectile's motion.

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How do you convert a quadratic equation to standard form?

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation tell us?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

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How do you determine the y-intercept of a quadratic function?

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