eoc practice quadratics2

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What is the maximum/minimum of a parabola called?

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vertex

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(-5, -34)

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What can be concluded about the height of a model rocket at 0 seconds if it is 2 meters off the ground?

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The height of the rocket was 2 meters when it was launched.

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Does the graph have a maximum or minimum value if it opens upwards?

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minimum

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2 and 1

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you find the vertex of a parabola given in standard form?

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What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation tell you?

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It indicates the nature of the roots: if positive, two real roots; if zero, one real root; if negative, no real roots.

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What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

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It affects the width and direction of the parabola: if 'a' is positive, it opens upwards; if negative, it opens downwards.