Intro to Quadratic Word Problems Day 1 Practice

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a quadratic equation?
Back
A quadratic equation is a polynomial equation of the form y = ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the graph of a quadratic equation look like?
Back
The graph of a quadratic equation is a parabola, which can open upwards or downwards depending on the sign of 'a'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the vertex of a parabola?
Back
The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on its orientation.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the axis of symmetry of a parabola?
Back
The axis of symmetry can be found using the formula x = -b/(2a) from the quadratic equation y = ax² + bx + c.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the y-intercept represent in a quadratic equation?
Back
The y-intercept represents the height of the object at time t=0, or the starting height.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the x-intercept represent in a quadratic equation?
Back
The x-intercept(s) represent the time(s) when the object hits the ground (height = 0).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you determine the maximum height of a projectile modeled by a quadratic equation?
Back
To find the maximum height, calculate the y-coordinate of the vertex using the axis of symmetry.
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