Quadratic Functions

Front

The maximum or minimum value of the parabola is the ______ - value of the vertex.

Back

y

Front

The graph of a quadratic function is a __________

Back

parabola

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a function?

Back

A vertical line that passes through the vertex and divides the parabola in half

Front

The roots or the solutions to the quadratic equation are also called the _________.

Back

x-intercepts

Front

Find the equation of the parabola that has compressed by a factor of 3.

Back

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

Back

Front

What does the 'a' value in the quadratic function affect?

Back

The 'a' value affects the width and direction of the parabola.

Front

What is the vertex of a parabola?

Back

The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola.

Front

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

Back

Set the quadratic equation to zero and solve for x.

Front

What is the significance of the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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The discriminant determines the nature of the roots (real and distinct, real and equal, or complex).