Section 6.1 (Day 1)

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What is a quadratic function?

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What does the vertex of a quadratic function represent?

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Changing 'a' affects the width and direction of the parabola. If |a| > 1, the parabola is narrower (vertical stretch); if 0 < |a| < 1, it is wider (vertical compression). If 'a' is negative, the parabola opens downwards.

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What is the effect of adding a constant to a quadratic function?

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What does the term 'vertical compression' mean in relation to quadratic functions?

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What is the significance of the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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How do you determine the direction in which a parabola opens?

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What is the relationship between the roots of a quadratic function and its graph?

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The roots (or x-intercepts) of a quadratic function are the points where the graph intersects the x-axis. They can be found using factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula.

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What does it mean to 'shift' a graph?

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