Algebra 2 CP Warm-up 3.2

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What does it mean if a parabola opens down?

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Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you determine the direction a parabola opens?

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Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

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How do you find the x-coordinate of the vertex of a parabola?

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Front

What is the vertex of a parabola?

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

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Front

What is the formula for the vertex of a parabola in standard form?

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What is the significance of the vertex in a quadratic function?

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The vertex represents the maximum or minimum value of the quadratic function, depending on the direction the parabola opens.

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What is the relationship between the vertex and the axis of symmetry?

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The vertex lies on the axis of symmetry, which is the line that divides the parabola into two equal halves.