STAAR Algebra 1 Quadratics

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What is a quadratic equation?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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What does the graph of a quadratic function look like?

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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

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How do you find the vertex of a quadratic function in standard form?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What are the roots of a quadratic equation?

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How can you find the roots of a quadratic equation?

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What is the discriminant of a quadratic equation?

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What does it mean if the discriminant is positive?

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If the discriminant is positive, the quadratic equation has two distinct real roots.