What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?
Writing Quadratics in Vertex Form

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The vertex form of a quadratic equation is given by y = a(x - h)² + k, where (h, k) is the vertex of the parabola.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the axis of symmetry represent in a parabola?
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The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves, passing through the vertex.
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How do you find the vertex of a parabola given in standard form?
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For a quadratic in standard form y = ax² + bx + c, the vertex can be found using the formula h = -b/(2a) and k = f(h).
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What is the significance of the 'a' value in the vertex form of a quadratic?
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The 'a' value determines the direction and width of the parabola. If 'a' is positive, the parabola opens upwards; if negative, it opens downwards.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Convert the equation y = 2x² + 8x + 6 into vertex form.
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y = 2(x + 2)² - 2.
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What is the vertex of the parabola given by y = -3(x + 1)² + 5?
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The vertex is (-1, 5).
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How do you determine the direction of a parabola from its equation?
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The direction of a parabola is determined by the sign of 'a' in the vertex form. Positive 'a' opens upwards, while negative 'a' opens downwards.
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