Flashcard over choosing the best method

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the Quadratic Formula?

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When should you use the Quadratic Formula to solve a quadratic equation?

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Use the Quadratic Formula when the quadratic cannot be easily factored or when the coefficients are complex.

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What does it mean to factor a quadratic equation?

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What is the method of completing the square?

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What is the significance of the discriminant in the Quadratic Formula?

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How do you solve a quadratic equation by taking square roots?

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To solve a quadratic equation by taking square roots, isolate the squared term and then take the square root of both sides.

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What are the x-intercepts of a quadratic function?

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