Identify parts of a parabola

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What is the graph of a quadratic function called?

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Parabola

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What best describes the vertex of a parabola?

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The highest or lowest point of a parabola.

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What is the vertex of the parabola represented by the point (0,0)?

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(0,0)

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What is the minimum value of the function if the minimum is -9?

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-9

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Identify the y-intercept of the function represented by the point (0,-8).

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(0,-8)

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What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

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A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c

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

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Use the formula x = -b/(2a) to find the x-coordinate, then substitute back to find the y-coordinate.

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What does the 'a' value in the quadratic function determine?

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The direction of the parabola (upward if a > 0, downward if a < 0).

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a parabola?

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It is the point where the parabola crosses the y-axis.