Quadratic Functions in Standard Form Warmup 3

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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How can you determine if a parabola opens up or down?

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a = 2, b = 4, c = -6.

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What is the axis of symmetry for the parabola with vertex at (4, 3)?

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How do you find the y-intercept of a quadratic function?

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What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

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The vertex represents the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on whether it opens up or down.

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If a quadratic function has a negative leading coefficient, what can you say about its graph?

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The graph of the function will open downwards.

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What is the significance of the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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

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You can convert it by completing the square.