math 2 graphing quadratic functions ch 3

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What is a quadratic function?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards.

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

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What does it mean for a parabola to open upwards?

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What does it mean for a parabola to open downwards?

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

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The coefficient 'a' determines the direction of the parabola (upward or downward) and affects the width of the parabola; larger absolute values of 'a' result in a narrower parabola.

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What is a vertical stretch in the context of quadratic functions?

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

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