Unit 5 - Graphing Quadratic Functions

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What is the formula primarily used for in graphing quadratic functions?

Back

Finding the axis of symmetry from standard form.

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What is the y-intercept of the parabola represented by the equation?

Back

(0, 5)

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How can you tell whether a parabola opens up or down by looking at the equation?

Back

The value of 'a' tells you the direction of the opening.

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Back

x = 4

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

Back

Front

What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

Back

The highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on its orientation.

Front

How do you find the vertex from the standard form of a quadratic function?

Back

Front

What is the significance of the 'a' value in a quadratic function?

Back

It determines the direction of the parabola's opening and its width.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves.

Front

How do you determine the y-intercept of a quadratic function?

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