What is the equation for the axis of symmetry for a quadratic function?
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The equation for the axis of symmetry is x = -b/(2a), where a and b are coefficients from the quadratic equation in the form ax^2 + bx + c.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are x-intercepts in a graph?
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X-intercepts are the points where the graph crosses the x-axis, meaning the value of y is zero at these points.
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How do you find the x-intercepts of a quadratic function?
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To find the x-intercepts, set the quadratic equation equal to zero and solve for x.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a maximum value in a quadratic function?
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The maximum value is the highest point on the graph of a quadratic function, occurring at the vertex if the parabola opens downwards.
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What is a minimum value in a quadratic function?
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The minimum value is the lowest point on the graph of a quadratic function, occurring at the vertex if the parabola opens upwards.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the vertex of a quadratic function?
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The vertex is the point where the parabola changes direction, and it can be found using the formula (-b/(2a), f(-b/(2a))).
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What does the term 'parabola' refer to?
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A parabola is the U-shaped graph of a quadratic function.
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