What does the variable c represent in the quadratic equation y=ax²+bx+c?
Characteristics of Quadratics Flashcard

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c represents the y-intercept of the quadratic function.
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In which direction does the parabola open if the leading coefficient a is negative?
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The parabola opens downward.
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How can you determine the direction a parabola opens by examining the coefficient a in the equation y=ax²+bx+c?
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If a is positive, the parabola opens upward; if a is negative, it opens downward.
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What is the Axis of Symmetry in a quadratic function?
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The Axis of Symmetry is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves, given by the formula x = -b/(2a).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the y-intercept of a quadratic equation?
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The y-intercept can be found by evaluating the function at x=0.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the vertex of a parabola?
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The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on its direction.
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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?
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The standard form is y = ax² + bx + c.
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