Flashcard 3 & 4

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What is the formula to find the x-coordinate of the vertex of a quadratic function?

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The vertex is at x = 6.

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The degree is 5.

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The constant term is 6.

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What does the term 'vertex' refer to in a quadratic function?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point on the graph of the quadratic function.

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How do you determine the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function?

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Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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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, it opens upwards; if negative, it opens downwards.

Front

How can you find the roots of a quadratic equation?

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Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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