Quadratic Equations Review

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What is a quadratic equation?

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What is the Zero-Product Property?

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How do you solve a quadratic equation using factoring?

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What does the discriminant tell you about a quadratic equation?

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How do you find the height of an object in motion using a quadratic equation?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What is the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function?

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The maximum or minimum value occurs at the vertex of the parabola. If a > 0, the parabola opens upwards (minimum); if a < 0, it opens downwards (maximum).

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How do you determine the number of solutions in a linear-quadratic system?

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Graph both equations and count the points of intersection. The number of intersection points corresponds to the number of solutions.