Solving Quadratics Mixed Review

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What is the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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If the discriminant is negative, how many x-intercepts does the quadratic function have?

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0 x-intercepts.

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What does a positive discriminant indicate about the solutions of a quadratic equation?

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It indicates that there are two real solutions.

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What does a discriminant of zero indicate about the solutions of a quadratic equation?

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It indicates that there is one real solution (a repeated root).

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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How can you determine the number of real solutions from the discriminant?

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic function?

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How do you find the x-intercepts of a quadratic function?

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Set the quadratic equation equal to zero and solve for x.

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What is the significance of the vertex in a quadratic function?

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The vertex represents the maximum or minimum point of the parabola.