Unit 3 Quadratics Review

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What is a quadratic function?

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What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

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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 axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What is the significance of the 'a' value in a quadratic function?

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The 'a' value determines the direction of the parabola (upward if a > 0, downward if a < 0) and affects the width of the parabola.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What does the discriminant tell us about a quadratic equation?

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How do you complete the square for a quadratic equation?

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To complete the square, rearrange the equation to isolate the constant, then add and subtract the square of half the coefficient of x.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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What is the factored form of a quadratic function?

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