Math 2 Review

Front

What are the solutions of the equation represented in the graph?

Back

1 and 3

Front

How can you determine if triangles are similar?

Back

By AA~, SSS~, SAS~, or not similar.

Front

What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation with vertex (-3,-5) and a=-2?

Back

y = -2(x+3)² - 5

Front

If one side of a triangle is missing, how do you find it?

Back

Use the Pythagorean theorem or properties of similar triangles.

Front

What does 'c' represent in the quadratic equation y=ax²+bx+c?

Back

y-intercept

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 * base * height

Front

What is the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

Front

What is the definition of similar triangles?

Back

Triangles that have the same shape but may differ in size.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the vertex of a parabola given in standard form?

Back

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