Quadratics Models

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What is a quadratic equation?

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What does the term 'vertex' refer to in a quadratic function?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point on the graph of a quadratic function, depending on the direction of the parabola.

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

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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

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How do you convert a quadratic equation from standard form to vertex form?

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What is the formula for the roots of a quadratic equation?

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What does it mean for a quadratic function to be in factored form?

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

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What is the relationship between the coefficients of a quadratic equation and its graph?

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