Foundations of Math 2 Exam Fall 2024

Front

Find x for 2x² - 8x - 24 = 0

Back

x = 6, -2

Front

What is the vertex of x² + 10x + 24?

Back

(-5, -1)

Front

Solutions of a quadratic equation are also called?

Back

All of the above (roots, x-intercepts, zeros)

Front

What is the equation for the axis of symmetry?

Back

x = 3

Front

Find the vertex of f(x) = -x² - 4x + 12.

Back

(-2, 16)

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax² + bx + c

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Set y = 0 and solve for x.

Front

What is the formula for the vertex of a parabola in standard form?

Back

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

Front

What is the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

Back

The value of b² - 4ac, which determines the nature of the roots.