Unit 8 Review

Front

What is the y-intercept of a graph?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the graph intersects the y-axis, represented as (0, y).

Front

What type of function has a parabolic shape?

Back

Quadratic function.

Front

What is the vertex of a quadratic graph?

Back

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

Front

How do you convert a quadratic equation to vertex form?

Back

Use the method of completing the square.

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

Front

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

Back

The 'a' value determines the direction and width of the parabola.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

Back

Front

What is the formula for finding the vertex of a quadratic function?

Back

Front

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

Back

Front

What does a positive discriminant indicate?

Back

A positive discriminant indicates two distinct real roots.