Quadratics Forms and Parabolas Key Features

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What is the Standard Form of a quadratic equation?

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What shape do quadratic equations take when graphed?

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Quadratic equations take the shape of a parabola when graphed.

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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

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What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

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The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves.

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What is the y-intercept of a quadratic function?

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What are the roots of a quadratic equation?

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The roots are the values of x where the graph intersects the x-axis, also known as zeros.

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What is the difference between maximum and minimum values in a parabola?

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A maximum value occurs at the vertex of a downward-opening parabola, while a minimum value occurs at the vertex of an upward-opening parabola.

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

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What is the formula to find the vertex of a parabola in Standard Form?

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What does the term 'discriminant' refer to in a quadratic equation?

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