Quadratics

Front

What is the formula to find the vertex of a parabola?

Back

x = -b / (2a)

Front

What is the equation for the axis of symmetry?

Back

x = -b / (2a)

Front

Does y = -4x² have a maximum or minimum value?

Back

maximum

Front

What is another name for the x-intercepts of a quadratic?

Back

zeros

Front

Determine the vertex of the parabola: y = 5x² - 20x + 13

Back

(2, -7)

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax² + bx + c

Front

What does the 'a' value in a quadratic equation determine?

Back

The direction and width of the parabola.

Front

What is the significance of the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

Back

It determines the number and type of roots.

Front

What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = a(x - h)² + k, where (h, k) is the vertex.

Front

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

Back

Set x = 0 and solve for y.