Quadratic Basics

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What is a quadratic function?

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What shape does the graph of a quadratic function take?

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The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards.

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How can you determine if a parabola opens upwards or downwards?

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

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What is the maximum value of a quadratic function?

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The maximum value occurs at the vertex of the parabola when it opens downwards.

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What is the minimum value of a quadratic function?

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The minimum value occurs at the vertex of the parabola when it opens upwards.

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

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation tell you?

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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

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