8-2 Interpreting Quadratic Functions

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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How do you determine the vertex of a quadratic function?

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What does the graph of a quadratic function look like?

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What is the significance of the x-intercepts in a quadratic function?

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How can you find the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function?

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The maximum or minimum value occurs at the vertex of the parabola. If the parabola opens upwards, the vertex represents the minimum value; if it opens downwards, it represents the maximum value.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic function?

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How do you determine if a quadratic function opens upwards or downwards?

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What is the formula for the quadratic formula?

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What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation tell us?

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