A2 Unit 4 Review Quadratics

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you solve a quadratic equation using the Quadratic Formula?

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What is vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you convert a quadratic equation from standard form to vertex form?

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To convert from standard form to vertex form, complete the square on the quadratic expression.

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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 axis of symmetry for a quadratic function?

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How do you find the vertex of a parabola given in standard form?

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What is the effect of the coefficient 'a' in a quadratic function?

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The coefficient 'a' determines the direction of the parabola: if a > 0, the parabola opens upwards; if a < 0, it opens downwards.

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a quadratic function?

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The y-intercept of a quadratic function is the point where the graph intersects the y-axis, found by evaluating the function at x = 0.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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How do you identify the roots of a quadratic equation graphically?

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The roots of a quadratic equation are the x-intercepts of the graph, where the parabola crosses the x-axis.