Characteristics of Quadratics

Front

What is the domain of a quadratic function?

Back

All real numbers

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What are the x-intercepts of the quadratic function y = x^2 - 4x?

Back

0 and 4

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What is the graph of a quadratic function called?

Back

Parabola

Front

What is the quadratic parent function?

Back

y = x^2

Front

What is another word for zeros in a quadratic function?

Back

roots

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

Back

The highest or lowest point of the graph.

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

Back

A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror images.

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

Back

Use the formula x = -b/(2a) to find the x-coordinate.

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What does the 'a' value in the quadratic equation y = ax^2 + bx + c determine?

Back

The direction and width of the parabola.

Front

What are the roots of the quadratic equation y = x^2 - 5x + 6?

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2 and 3