Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing

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What is a quadratic equation?

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What are the solutions of a quadratic equation called?

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The solutions of a quadratic equation are called roots or zeros.

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How can you determine the roots of a quadratic equation graphically?

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The roots can be determined by finding the x-intercepts of the graph of the quadratic function, where the graph intersects the x-axis.

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What does the vertex of a parabola represent in a quadratic equation?

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The vertex represents the maximum or minimum point of the parabola, depending on the direction it opens.

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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 find the y-intercept of a quadratic function?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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How can you convert from standard form to vertex form?

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You can convert by completing the square on the standard form equation.