Quadratics Review

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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The vertex of the quadratic function is the point (h, k). It represents the maximum or minimum point of the parabola.

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The 'a' value determines the direction of the parabola: if 'a' is positive, the parabola opens upwards; if 'a' is negative, it opens downwards.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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How do you find the axis of symmetry for a quadratic function?

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What is the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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What does a positive discriminant indicate about the roots of a quadratic equation?

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A positive discriminant indicates that the quadratic equation has two distinct real roots.

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What does a zero discriminant indicate about the roots of a quadratic equation?

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A zero discriminant indicates that the quadratic equation has exactly one real root (a repeated root).

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What does a negative discriminant indicate about the roots of a quadratic equation?

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A negative discriminant indicates that the quadratic equation has no real roots, but two complex roots.