Key features review

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What is the vertex of a quadratic function?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the graph of a quadratic function, represented as (h, k) in the vertex form of the equation y = a(x - h)² + k.

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What does it mean if the vertex of a quadratic function is at its minimum?

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It means that the parabola opens upwards, and the vertex represents the lowest point on the graph.

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What is the definition of SLOPE in mathematics?

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What is the equation for the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What are the coordinates of the vertex of the function y = 2x² - 4x + 1?

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The vertex is at (1, -1).

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How do you determine if a vertex is a maximum or minimum?

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

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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

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

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How can you find the x-intercepts of a quadratic function?

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What is the quadratic formula used for?

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