Converting from Standard Form to Vertex Form

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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The standard form of a quadratic equation is y = ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.

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What is vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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The vertex form of a quadratic equation is y = a(x - h)² + k, where (h, k) is the vertex of the parabola.

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How do you convert from standard form to vertex form?

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To convert from standard form to vertex form, complete the square on the quadratic expression.

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What is completing the square?

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Completing the square is a method used to convert a quadratic expression into a perfect square trinomial.

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What is the vertex of the parabola represented by y = (x + 10)² - 50?

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The vertex of the parabola is (-10, -50).

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What is the axis of symmetry for the parabola y = (x + 5)² - 12?

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The axis of symmetry is the vertical line x = -5.

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What does the 'a' value in vertex form indicate about the parabola?

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The 'a' value indicates the direction of the parabola (upward if a > 0, downward if a < 0) and its width.

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

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The y-intercept can be found by evaluating the equation at x = 0, which gives y = c.

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What is the significance of the vertex in a quadratic function?

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The vertex represents the maximum or minimum point of the parabola, depending on the direction it opens.

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What is the formula for finding the vertex from standard form?

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The vertex (h, k) can be found using h = -b/(2a) and k = f(h), where f(x) is the original quadratic function.