Quadratic Vocabulary

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax^2 + bx + c

Front

What is the turning point of a parabola known as?

Back

Vertex

Front

What is the U-shaped curve created by a quadratic equation called?

Back

Parabola

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What is a vertex that is the highest point called?

Back

Maximum

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What is the vertical line that divides the parabola into two equal parts known as?

Back

Axis of Symmetry

Front

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

Back

Vertex = (-b/(2a), f(-b/(2a)))

Front

What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation indicate?

Back

It indicates the nature of the roots of the equation.

Front

What is the formula for the discriminant?

Back

D = b^2 - 4ac

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What does a positive discriminant indicate?

Back

Two distinct real roots.

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What does a zero discriminant indicate?

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One real root (the vertex touches the x-axis).