Graphing Quadratics

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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What does the 'a' in the vertex form of a quadratic equation represent?

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

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What are the x-intercepts of a parabola?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

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How do you convert from standard form to vertex form?

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What is the significance of the vertex in a parabola?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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

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What is the y-intercept of a parabola?

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What does it mean for a parabola to open upwards?

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