Quadratic Word Problem

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What is a quadratic function?

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What is the vertex of a quadratic function?

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How do you find the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function?

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The maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function occurs at the vertex. Substitute the x-coordinate of the vertex back into the function to find the corresponding y-coordinate.

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What does the 'a' value in a quadratic function indicate?

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The 'a' value in a quadratic function 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 standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the factored form of a quadratic function?

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How can you determine the roots of a quadratic equation?

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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 function from standard form to vertex form?

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