Solving Quadratic Equations

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What does it mean for a quadratic equation to have real roots?

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A quadratic equation has real roots if the discriminant (b^2 - 4ac) is greater than or equal to zero.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What is the vertex of a parabola represented by a quadratic equation?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What is the significance of the coefficient 'a' in a quadratic equation?

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The coefficient 'a' determines the direction of the parabola: if 'a' is positive, the parabola opens upwards; if 'a' is negative, it opens downwards.

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How can you determine if a quadratic equation can be factored?

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A quadratic equation can be factored if its discriminant (b^2 - 4ac) is a perfect square.