What is the axis of symmetry of a quadratic graph?
9.1 Characteristics of Quadratics

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The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves. It can be found using the formula x = -b/(2a) for a quadratic in the form ax^2 + bx + c.
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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 its orientation. It can be found at the coordinates (h, k) in the vertex form of a quadratic equation: y = a(x-h)^2 + k.
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Define the Y-intercept of a quadratic function.
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The Y-intercept is the point where the graph of the quadratic function intersects the y-axis. It occurs when x = 0.
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What does the term 'parabola' refer to in mathematics?
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A parabola is a U-shaped curve that is the graph of a quadratic function. It can open upwards or downwards.
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How can you determine if a quadratic opens upwards or downwards?
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If the coefficient 'a' in the quadratic equation y = ax^2 + bx + c is positive, the parabola opens upwards. If 'a' is negative, it opens downwards.
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What is the significance of the vertex in a quadratic function?
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The vertex represents the maximum or minimum value of the quadratic function, indicating the highest or lowest point on the graph.
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What is the formula for finding the axis of symmetry?
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The formula for the axis of symmetry is x = -b/(2a), where a and b are coefficients from the quadratic equation in standard form.
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