(Alg.2) 4.5 (Flashcard) Converting and Transformations.

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What is the standard form of the quadratic equation?

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How do you convert a quadratic equation from vertex form to standard form?

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What does it mean for a parabola to be reflected over the x-axis?

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What is vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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

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What is the process of converting from factored form to standard form?

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What does the term 'transformation' refer to in the context of functions?

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Transformation refers to changes made to the graph of a function, including translations, reflections, stretches, and compressions.

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What is the effect of changing the value of 'a' in the vertex form of a quadratic?

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Changing the value of 'a' affects the width and direction of the parabola: if |a| > 1, the parabola is narrower; if 0 < |a| < 1, it is wider; if a < 0, it opens downwards.

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How do you identify the direction of a parabola from its equation?

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What is the significance of the vertex 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.