Solving Quadratics in Factored Form

Front

What is another word for zeros?

Back

roots

Front

Find the zeros of this quadratic: x^2 - x - 12 = 0.

Back

b=4/5, b=-3

Front

In factored form you can see the ______ of the graph easily.

Back

x-intercepts

Front

What are the x-intercepts of the quadratic equation x^2 - 4x = 0?

Back

0 and 4

Front

How many zeros does this parabola have? (y = x^2 - 4x + 4)

Back

2

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax^2 + bx + c

Front

What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

Back

The highest or lowest point of the graph.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror images.

Front

How do you find the x-intercepts of a quadratic equation in factored form?

Back

Set each factor equal to zero.

Front

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

Back

It determines the direction of the parabola (upward or downward).