Algebra 2 Vocabulary Review Quadratic Functions

Rewriting an expression as the product of its factors.

• Parabola

• Factoring

• Monomial

• Root

The y-coordinate of the vertex of a parabola that opens up.

• Constant

• maximum

• Minimum

• GCF

A number derived from part of the quadratic formula that is used to decide the number a types of zeros.

• Discriminant

• GCF

• Factoring

• Trinomial

The highest number that divides exactly into two or more numbers.

• Zero

• Root

• LCM

• GCF

A formula for the roots of a quadratic equation.

• Parabola

• Axis of symmetry

• Quadratic Formula

• Perfect square

A function where that highest exponent of the variable is a square(2). The function includes only second degree polynomials.

• Quadratic Function

• Linear Function

• Cubic Function

• Exponential Function

A polynomial of two terms.

• Monomial

• Binomial

• Trinomial

• Quadnomial

A polynomial with three terms.

• Monomial

• Binomial

• Trinomial

• Quadnomial

The second power term of a quadratic function.

• Constant

• Linear Term

• Quadratic Term

• Cubic Term

A u-shaped curve with certain specific properties. It is the graph of a quadratic function.

• Line

• Ellipse

• Hyperbola

• Parabola