Parabolas & Quadratics Flashcard

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What is a parabola?

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A parabola is a symmetrical, U-shaped curve that is defined by a quadratic function. It can open upwards or downwards depending on the coefficient of the squared term.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

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

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The maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function occurs at the vertex. You can find it by substituting the x-coordinate of the vertex back into the function.

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What are the roots of a quadratic equation?

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What is the significance of the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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