Solving Quadratic Equations

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What is a quadratic equation?

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What is the Quadratic Formula?

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What does it mean to factor a quadratic expression?

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How do you determine the roots of a quadratic equation?

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The roots of a quadratic equation can be found using the Quadratic Formula, factoring, or by completing the square.

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What is the vertex of a quadratic function?

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What is the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the factored form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you solve a quadratic equation by completing the square?

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To solve by completing the square, rearrange the equation to isolate the constant, then add the square of half the coefficient of x to both sides, and factor the left side.

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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