Solving Quadratics in Factored Form

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What is another word for zeros?

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roots

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7C

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

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0 and 4

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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

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b = 1, b = -4

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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

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

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.B.3B

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8A

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

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2

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.B.3B

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8A

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

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

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

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(2, -3)

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

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Set the equation equal to zero and solve for x.

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

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x = 3

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

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

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A