Solving Quadratic Equations

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What is a quadratic equation?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation tell us?

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How do you find the vertex of a parabola represented by a quadratic equation?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What is 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. If a > 0, the parabola opens upwards and has a minimum; if a < 0, it opens downwards and has a maximum.

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How do you solve a quadratic equation by factoring?

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What is the significance of the coefficients in a quadratic equation?

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The coefficient 'a' determines the direction of the parabola (upward or downward), 'b' affects the position of the vertex, and 'c' represents the y-intercept.

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How can you determine the number of real solutions to a quadratic equation?

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