Quadratic Function Basics

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What is a quadratic function?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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What is the vertex of a quadratic function?

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The vertex of a quadratic function is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on the direction of the parabola.

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How do you find the vertex of a quadratic function in standard form?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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

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What is the range of a quadratic function that opens upwards?

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The range is all real numbers greater than or equal to the y-coordinate of the vertex.

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What is the range of a quadratic function that opens downwards?

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The range is all real numbers less than or equal to the y-coordinate of the vertex.

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What is a maximum value in a quadratic function?

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The maximum value is the highest point on the graph of a downward-opening parabola.

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What is a minimum value in a quadratic function?

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The minimum value is the lowest point on the graph of an upward-opening parabola.