Solving Quadratics in Factored Form

Front

What is another word for zeros?

Back

roots

Front

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

Back

0 and 4

Front

Find the zeros of the quadratic equation y = x^2 + 3x - 4.

Back

b = 1, b = -4

Front

What is the equation for this parabola in factored form: y = x^2 + x - 6?

Back

y = (x + 3)(x - 2)

Front

How many zeros does the parabola y = x^2 - 4 have?

Back

2

Front

What does it mean for a quadratic to be in factored form?

Back

It means the quadratic is expressed as a product of its linear factors.

Front

What is the vertex of the parabola y = (x - 2)(x + 1)?

Back

(2, -3)

Front

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

Back

Set the equation equal to zero and solve for x.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry for the parabola y = x^2 - 6x + 8?

Back

x = 3

Front

What is the significance of the roots of a quadratic equation?

Back

They represent the points where the graph intersects the x-axis.