A2 Unit 4 Graphing Quadratics

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

Back

The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards.

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

Back

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

Back

The 'a' value determines the direction of the parabola: if 'a' is positive, the parabola opens upwards; if 'a' is negative, it opens downwards.

Front

What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

Back

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How can you determine if a parabola opens up or down?

Back

Front

What is the formula to find the roots of a quadratic equation?

Back

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What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation tell you?

Back

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How do you find the y-intercept of a quadratic function?

Back

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What is the relationship between the vertex and the axis of symmetry?

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The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that passes through the vertex of the parabola.