Graphing Quadratics(Key Features)

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Define Axis Of Symmetry

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A line that divides the graph into two equal parts, cutting the graph in half.

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What is the green dot on the parabola called?

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Maximum.

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What is another name for the x-intercepts of a quadratic?

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Zeros.

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What are the green dots on the graph called?

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Roots/x-intercepts.

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(0, 12).

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The highest or lowest point on the graph.

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What does the direction of a parabola indicate?

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If it opens upwards, the vertex is a minimum; if it opens downwards, the vertex is a maximum.

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

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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 function determine?

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The direction and width of the parabola.