Completing the Square Practice

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What is the vertex form of a parabola?

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What does the 'a' value in the vertex form indicate?

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The 'a' value indicates the direction and width of the parabola. If 'a' is positive, the parabola opens upwards; if 'a' is negative, it opens downwards. A larger absolute value of 'a' makes the parabola narrower.

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How can you convert the standard form of a quadratic equation to vertex form?

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What is the process of completing the square?

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To complete the square, take the coefficient of x, divide it by 2, square it, and add and subtract this value inside the equation.

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What is the significance of the vertex in 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 axis of symmetry for a parabola in vertex form?

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How do you determine if a parabola opens upwards or downwards?

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