Parabola Review

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What is the vertex of the parabola represented by the equation y=x^2+4x+3?

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(-2,-1)

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How can you determine if a parabola has a minimum vertex?

Back

If 'a' is positive, the parabola has a minimum vertex.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the vertex of the graph represented by the options: (2, 4), (3, -1), (0, 8), (4, 2)?

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(3, -1)

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If x = -6, what is the value of -x^2?

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-36

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What does it mean if a quadratic has a maximum vertex?

Back

The parabola opens downwards.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What does it mean if a quadratic has a minimum vertex?

Back

The parabola opens upwards.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax^2 + bx + c.

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What is the axis of symmetry for a parabola given by the equation y = ax^2 + bx + c?

Back

x = -b/(2a).

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How do you find the y-intercept of a parabola?

Back

Set x = 0 in the equation y = ax^2 + bx + c.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the effect of changing the value of 'a' in the equation y = ax^2 + bx + c?

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It affects the width and direction of the parabola.