Quadratic Equations and Their Solutions

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What is a quadratic equation?

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What are the zeros of a quadratic equation?

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The zeros (or roots) of a quadratic equation are the values of x that make the equation equal to zero. They can be found using factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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How do you factor a quadratic equation?

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What is the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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How do you find the vertex of a parabola represented by a quadratic equation?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What does it mean for a quadratic equation to be in standard form?

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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How can you determine if a quadratic opens upwards or downwards?

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A quadratic opens upwards if the coefficient a > 0 and downwards if a < 0.