What is the purpose of converting a quadratic equation from standard form to vertex form?

• To find the roots of the equation

• To eliminate the x variable

• To make it easier to graph

• To simplify the equation

In the process of completing the square, what is the formula used to find the number to add to both sides?

• B squared

• A divided by B

• B divided by 2, then squared

• A multiplied by C

What is the result of factoring the expression x^2 - 4x + 4?

• (x - 2)^2

• (x - 2)(x + 2)

• (x + 2)^2

• (x - 4)(x + 4)

Why is it necessary to isolate y in the final step of converting to vertex form?

• To simplify the equation

• To match the standard form

• To ensure the equation is in vertex form

• To eliminate the x variable

What does the vertex form of a quadratic equation allow you to easily identify?

• The axis of symmetry

• The y-intercept

• The vertex of the parabola

• The roots of the equation