Characteristics of Quadratics Flashcard

Characteristics of Quadratics Flashcard

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Mathematics

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the variable c represent in the quadratic equation y=ax²+bx+c?

Back

c represents the y-intercept of the quadratic function.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which direction does the parabola open if the leading coefficient a is negative?

Back

The parabola opens downward.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine the direction a parabola opens by examining the coefficient a in the equation y=ax²+bx+c?

Back

If a is positive, the parabola opens upward; if a is negative, it opens downward.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Axis of Symmetry in a quadratic function?

Back

The Axis of Symmetry is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves, given by the formula x = -b/(2a).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept can be found by evaluating the function at x=0.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the vertex of a parabola?

Back

The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on its direction.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

The standard form is y = ax² + bx + c.

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