Quadratic Functions and Their Properties

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A quadratic equation that models the height of an object at a given time

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Vertical Motion Model

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The smooth U-shape curve that a quadratic function forms when graphed

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Parabola

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A function in which the greatest power of the variable is 2

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Quadratic Function

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Indicates where the graph of a quadratic equation crosses the x-axis

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Roots (Zeros/Solutions)

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The differences between consecutive values of the first differences

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Second Differences

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The lowest or highest point on the graph of the quadratic function

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Vertex

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The vertical line that passes through the vertex and divides the parabola into two mirror images

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Axis of Symmetry

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The y-coordinate of the vertex of a parabola that opens downward.

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Maximum

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The y-coordinate of the vertex of a parabola that opens upward.

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Minimum

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A polynomial with two terms.

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Binomial