Graphing Quadratics(Key Features)

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What is the green dot on the parabola called?

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Maximum

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What are the green dots called on the parabola?

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Roots/X-Intercepts

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Define Axis Of Symmetry.

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A line that divides the graph into two equal parts, i.e., cuts the graph in half.

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(0,-20)

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What is another name for the x-intercepts of a quadratic?

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Zeros

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The highest or lowest point on the graph.

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What does the direction of a parabola indicate?

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If it opens upwards, the vertex is a minimum; if it opens downwards, the vertex is a maximum.

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How do you find the axis of symmetry for a quadratic equation in standard form?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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

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It determines the direction of the parabola (upward if a > 0, downward if a < 0).