Quad. Factoring

Front

What is another word for zeros?

Back

roots

Front

Factor: x² - 10x - 24

Back

(x - 12)(x + 2)

Front

The function f(t) = -5t² + 20t + 60 models the approximate height of an object t seconds after it is launched. How many seconds does it take the object to hit the ground?

Back

6 seconds

Front

Factor: x² + 5x - 24

Back

(x + 8)(x - 3)

Front

What are the solutions when factoring?

Back

x = -6, -2

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax² + bx + c

Front

What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

Back

The highest or lowest point of the parabola.

Front

How do you find the axis of symmetry for a quadratic function?

Back

x = -b/(2a) where a and b are coefficients from ax² + bx + c.

Front

What is the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

Back

The value of b² - 4ac, which determines the nature of the roots.

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What does it mean if the discriminant is positive?

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There are two distinct real roots.