Review - Unit 2 Quadratics Revisited

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you find the vertex of a quadratic function?

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What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation tell you?

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What is the maximum height of a projectile modeled by a quadratic equation?

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How do you determine the domain of a function representing a real-world scenario?

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The domain is determined by the context of the problem, often limited to non-negative integers or real numbers that make sense in the situation.

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What is the formula for the height of an object in free fall?

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How do you solve a quadratic equation using factoring?

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a quadratic function?

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How can you graph a quadratic function?

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To graph a quadratic function, identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, y-intercept, and plot additional points, then draw a smooth curve through them.

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What is the effect of changing the coefficient 'a' in a quadratic function?

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Changing the coefficient 'a' affects the width and direction of the parabola: if a > 0, it opens upwards; if a < 0, it opens downwards.