Quadratic Word Problems

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What is a quadratic function?

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What does the graph of a quadratic function look like?

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The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola, which can open upwards or downwards depending on the sign of the coefficient 'a'.

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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 y-intercept of a quadratic function?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What is the maximum height of a projectile modeled by a quadratic function?

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The maximum height is the y-value of the vertex of the parabola when the function models a projectile's height.

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How do you determine when a projectile hits the ground using a quadratic function?

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What is the significance of the coefficients in a quadratic function?

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The coefficient 'a' determines the direction and width of the parabola, 'b' affects the position of the vertex, and 'c' represents the y-intercept.

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What is the formula for the height of an object in free fall?

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