Day 1 Semester 2 Review

Front

Identify the 'b' value in the equation: y = 16x^2 - 8x - 24

Back

The 'b' value is -8.

Front

Identify the a, h, and k terms in the equation: 2(x + 4)^2 - 1

Back

a = 2, h = -4, k = -1.

Front

What is the vertex of the graph of the equation y = 2(x + 4)^2 - 1?

Back

The vertex is (3, 4).

Front

Describe the pattern's rule for the sequence: 65, 62, 59, 56, 53, 50.

Back

The rule is to subtract 3.

Front

What is the vertical asymptote of the graph in figure 1?

Back

The vertical asymptote is x = 2.

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

The standard form is y = ax^2 + bx + c.

Front

Define the vertex of a parabola.

Back

The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How do you find the axis of symmetry for a quadratic equation?

Back

The axis of symmetry is given by x = -b/(2a).

Front

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

Back

The discriminant determines the number and type of roots of the equation.