Chapter 3 Test: Quadratics

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

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The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on the direction it opens.

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The vertex is the point (h, k).

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What transformation occurs when you add a constant to a quadratic function?

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Adding a constant shifts the graph vertically. If the constant is positive, it shifts up; if negative, it shifts down.

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Changing 'a' affects the width and direction of the parabola. If 'a' is positive, it opens upwards; if negative, it opens downwards.

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How do you determine the maximum height of a projectile modeled by a quadratic function?

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What is the formula for the height of an object in free fall?

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How do you find the x-intercepts of a quadratic function?

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