Vertex Form

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you identify the vertex from the vertex form?

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What does the value of 'a' indicate in the vertex form?

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

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola given in vertex form?

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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How can you determine if a parabola opens up or down from its equation?

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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The vertex is (-3, -5).

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What is the significance of the vertex in a parabola?

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The vertex represents the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on whether it opens up or down.

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How do you convert standard form to vertex form?

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The vertex is (1, 3).

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If a parabola has a vertex at (4, -2), what is its vertex form?

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