9.1 Characteristics of Quadratics

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What is a quadratic function?

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Identify the standard form of a quadratic equation.

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What is the general shape of the graph of a quadratic function?

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The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola, which can open upwards or downwards depending on the sign of 'a'.

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What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

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The vertex of a parabola represents the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on the direction it opens.

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How can you find the x-intercepts of a quadratic function?

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To find the x-intercepts, set the quadratic equation to zero and solve for x using factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What are the coefficients in a quadratic equation?

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What is the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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What does a positive discriminant indicate?

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