Function family -Wed Tutorial

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What is the graph of a quadratic function called?

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A parabola.

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Does the graph of a quadratic function have a maximum or minimum value?

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It can have either a maximum or minimum value depending on the direction of the parabola.

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What type of function is represented by a straight line?

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Linear function.

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What is the equation of a constant function?

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f(x) = c, where c is a constant.

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What function family does the equation f(x) = |x| belong to?

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Absolute Value function.

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What is the general form of a quadratic function?

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f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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

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

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The direction and width of the parabola.

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What is the difference between a linear function and a quadratic function?

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A linear function has a constant rate of change, while a quadratic function has a variable rate of change.

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What is the domain of a quadratic function?

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All real numbers.