WEEK 2C(ALGEBRA 1)

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

Back

Front

How do you find the y-intercept of a quadratic function?

Back

To find the y-intercept, evaluate the function at x = 0.

Front

What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

Back

The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on its orientation.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

Back

Front

How can you determine if a quadratic opens upwards or downwards?

Back

Front

What is the formula for the vertex form of a quadratic function?

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Front

What is the significance of the coefficients a, b, and c in the standard form of a quadratic?

Back

Coefficient a determines the direction and width of the parabola; b affects the position of the vertex; c is the y-intercept.

Front

How do you graph a quadratic function?

Back

1. Find the vertex. 2. Determine the axis of symmetry. 3. Find the y-intercept. 4. Plot additional points. 5. Draw the parabola.

Front

What is the quadratic formula?

Back

Front

What is the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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