Factored Form of Quadratics

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What is the factored form of a quadratic equation?

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The factored form of a quadratic equation is expressed as y = a(x - p)(x - q), where p and q are the x-intercepts (or zeros) of the quadratic.

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How do you find the x-intercepts of a quadratic equation?

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To find the x-intercepts of a quadratic equation, set the equation equal to zero and solve for x.

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What are the x-intercepts of the equation y = (x - 2)(x + 4)?

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The x-intercepts are 2 and -4.

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What does it mean for a quadratic to have zeros at specific points?

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Having zeros at specific points means that the quadratic equation intersects the x-axis at those points.

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If a quadratic has zeros at (1, 0) and (5, 0), what is its factored form?

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The factored form is y = (x - 1)(x - 5).

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What is the significance of the coefficient 'a' in the factored form of a quadratic?

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

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How can you determine the vertex of a quadratic from its factored form?

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The vertex can be found by calculating the midpoint of the x-intercepts (p and q) and substituting it back into the equation to find the corresponding y-value.

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What is the relationship between the x-intercepts and the roots of a quadratic equation?

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The x-intercepts of a quadratic equation are the same as its roots, which are the values of x that make the equation equal to zero.

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How do you convert a quadratic from standard form to factored form?

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To convert from standard form (ax^2 + bx + c) to factored form, you can use factoring techniques such as grouping or the quadratic formula to find the roots.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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The quadratic formula is x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a), used to find the roots of a quadratic equation in standard form.