Flashcardizz: Review for the test Quadratic functions

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What is a quadratic function?

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What does the graph of a quadratic function look like?

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

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on its orientation.

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How do you find the maximum height of a projectile?

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What does the term 'initial height' mean in projectile motion?

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Initial height refers to the height from which an object is thrown or dropped, represented by the constant 'c' in the quadratic equation.

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What is the formula to calculate the time when a projectile hits the ground?

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What is the significance of the coefficient -16 in height equations?

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The coefficient -16 represents the acceleration due to gravity in feet per second squared, affecting how quickly the object falls.

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What does the term 'upward velocity' mean?

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Upward velocity refers to the speed at which an object is thrown upwards, measured in feet per second.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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How do you determine the time it takes for an object to reach the ground?

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You can determine the time by solving the quadratic equation for when height equals zero.

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What is a solution to a system of equations?

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A solution to a system of equations is a set of values that satisfy all equations in the system simultaneously.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6