Characteristics of Quadratics

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What are the x-intercepts of a quadratic function?

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The x-intercepts are the points where the graph of the quadratic crosses the x-axis, found by setting y=0.

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What do we call the highest or lowest point of a quadratic?

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The highest or lowest point of a quadratic is called the vertex.

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What is the axis of symmetry of a quadratic graph?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you find the vertex of a quadratic function in standard form?

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What is the direction of opening for a parabola?

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

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The coefficient 'a' determines the width and direction of the parabola; larger absolute values of 'a' make the parabola narrower.

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What is the formula to find the x-intercepts of a quadratic equation?

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What is the discriminant of a quadratic equation?

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