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What is the axis of symmetry for a parabola with vertex at (-3, 2)?

Back

The axis of symmetry is x = -3.

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Solve the inequality |x + 3| > 8.

Back

x < -11 or x > 5.

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Complete the square for the expression x^2 + 12x + ____.

Back

x^2 + 12x + 36.

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Identify the zeros of the polynomial (x + 2)(x + 6)(x - 4).

Back

The zeros are x = -2, x = -6, x = 4.

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Is (x - 3) a factor of the polynomial 3x^3 + 10x^2 - x - 12?

Back

No, it is not a factor.

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What is the vertex form of a parabola?

Back

The vertex form is y = a(x - h)^2 + k, where (h, k) is the vertex.

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How do you find the vertex of a parabola given in standard form y = ax^2 + bx + c?

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The vertex can be found using the formula x = -b/(2a).

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What does it mean for a function to be quadratic?

Back

A quadratic function is a polynomial function of degree 2, typically in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c.

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

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The discriminant is b^2 - 4ac; it indicates the nature of the roots: if > 0, two real roots; if = 0, one real root; if < 0, no real roots.

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How do you solve a quadratic equation by factoring?

Back

Set the equation to zero, factor the quadratic, and set each factor to zero to find the solutions.