Graphing Quadratics

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What is the shape of the graph of a quadratic function?

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The graph of a quadratic function is called a parabola.

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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 upwards or downwards.

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How do you find the x-intercepts of a quadratic function?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What does the term 'parabola' refer to in graphing quadratics?

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A parabola is the U-shaped graph that represents a quadratic function.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the significance of the coefficient 'a' in a quadratic equation?

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How can you determine the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function?

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The maximum or minimum value occurs at the vertex of the parabola, which can be found using the vertex formula.