Algebra II 5.3-5.6 Flashcard

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What is the general form of a quadratic function?

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What does the vertex of a parabola represent in a quadratic function?

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The vertex represents the maximum or minimum point of the parabola, depending on the direction it opens.

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How do you find the height of an object thrown into the air after a certain time using a quadratic equation?

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a quadratic function?

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What is the formula to find the maximum height of a projectile modeled by a quadratic equation?

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What does the x-intercept of a quadratic function represent?

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The x-intercepts are the points where the graph crosses the x-axis, indicating the values of x for which the function equals zero.

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How can you determine if a function is quadratic?

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What is the height of a ball thrown from a height of 20 feet with an initial velocity of 40 feet per second after 3 seconds?

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What is the highest point a baseball reaches when thrown?

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The highest point is represented by the vertex of the quadratic function modeling its height.

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The height is 45 feet.