Converting Quadratic Forms

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What is the Standard Form of a quadratic equation?

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What is Factored Form of a quadratic equation?

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What is Vertex Form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you convert from Standard Form to Factored Form?

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To convert from Standard Form to Factored Form, factor the quadratic expression into two binomials.

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What are the x-intercepts of a quadratic function?

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How do you find the vertex of a quadratic function in Standard Form?

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What is the significance of the coefficient 'a' in a quadratic equation?

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The coefficient 'a' determines the direction of the parabola: if 'a' is positive, the parabola opens upwards; if 'a' is negative, it opens downwards.

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What is the process to convert a quadratic equation to Vertex Form?

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To convert to Vertex Form, complete the square on the quadratic expression.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that divides two or more numbers or expressions.

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How do you factor a quadratic expression?

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To factor a quadratic expression, look for two numbers that multiply to the constant term and add to the linear coefficient.