Convert to vertex form/Factoring/Solving (Entrance Ticket)

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the process of factoring a quadratic equation?

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What is the quadratic formula?

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How do you convert the standard form of a quadratic equation to vertex form?

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To convert to vertex form, complete the square on the quadratic expression.

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What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation tell you?

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The vertex is the point (1, 3).

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

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Set the quadratic equation equal to zero and solve for x using factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula.

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What is the significance of the 'a' value in the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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