Comparing Forms of Quadratics

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What is a quadratic function?

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

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How do you find the vertex of a quadratic function in standard form?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What are the x-intercepts of a quadratic function?

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What is the maximum height of a projectile modeled by a quadratic function?

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The maximum height is the y-coordinate of the vertex of the parabola when the function models the height of a projectile.

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What does the coefficient 'a' indicate in a quadratic function?

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What is the significance of the constant 'c' in a quadratic function?

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The constant 'c' represents the y-intercept of the quadratic function, which is the point where the graph crosses the y-axis.

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How can you determine if a quadratic function has real roots?

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