3 Forms of Quadratics Semester 1

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the intercept form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you find the axis of symmetry for a quadratic equation in standard form?

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What does the leading coefficient 'a' indicate in a quadratic equation?

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The leading coefficient 'a' determines the direction of the parabola: if a > 0, the parabola opens upwards; if a < 0, it opens downwards.

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What is the significance of the vertex in a quadratic function?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards.

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How can you convert from standard form to vertex form?

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You can convert from standard form to vertex form by completing the square.

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What is the formula for finding the y-intercept of a quadratic equation?

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What is the relationship between the roots and the coefficients of a quadratic equation?

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What is the discriminant of a quadratic equation and what does it indicate?

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