Unit 9 Quadratics Part 1

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What is the factored form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you solve a quadratic equation using square roots?

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To solve a quadratic equation using square roots, isolate the squared term and take the square root of both sides, remembering to consider both the positive and negative roots.

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic function?

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What are the roots of a quadratic equation?

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The roots of a quadratic equation are the values of x that make the equation equal to zero.

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How do you factor a quadratic equation?

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To factor a quadratic equation, find two numbers that multiply to the constant term and add to the coefficient of the linear term.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation tell us?

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How can you determine if a quadratic 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 vertex of a parabola?

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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.