College Algebra Quadratic Equations

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What is a quadratic equation?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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

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How do you find the vertex of a quadratic function in standard form?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What are the roots or solutions of a quadratic equation?

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What does the discriminant tell us about a quadratic equation?

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What is the factored form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you graph a quadratic function?

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To graph a quadratic function, find the vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts, then plot points and draw a smooth curve.