Algebra 2 Review

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What is the process of completing the square in a quadratic equation?

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you find the axis of symmetry for a parabola?

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation tell us?

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What is the end behavior of a polynomial function?

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The end behavior of a polynomial function describes how the function behaves as x approaches positive or negative infinity. It is determined by the leading term of the polynomial.

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What is the imaginary unit 'i'?

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How do you simplify powers of 'i'?

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What is a parabola?

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A parabola is a U-shaped graph that represents a quadratic function. It can open upwards or downwards depending on the sign of the leading coefficient.

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards. It can be found using the vertex form or by completing the square.