Quadratic Functions

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What is a quadratic function?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

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The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards.

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How can you determine if a quadratic function opens upwards or downwards?

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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 called?

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The maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function is called the vertex.

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What is the formula to find the vertex of a quadratic function in standard form?

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What is the discriminant of a quadratic equation?

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What does it mean if the discriminant is positive?

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If the discriminant is positive, the quadratic equation has two distinct real roots.

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What does it mean if the discriminant is zero?

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If the discriminant is zero, the quadratic equation has exactly one real root (a repeated root).