Mid-Term Study Guide (Alg. 2)

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What is the general form of a cubic function?

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How do you find the zeros of a polynomial function?

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To find the zeros of a polynomial function, set the function equal to zero and solve for x. This can involve factoring, using the quadratic formula, or synthetic division.

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What is vertex form of a parabola?

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How do you determine the vertex of a parabola from its equation?

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What is the range of a function?

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The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (y-values) that the function can produce.

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How do you solve a quadratic equation using factoring?

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What is the difference between increasing and decreasing intervals of a function?

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An increasing interval is where the function's output values rise as the input values increase, while a decreasing interval is where the output values fall as the input values increase.

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What is the significance of turning points in a graph?

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Turning points are points on a graph where the function changes direction from increasing to decreasing or vice versa. They are important for identifying local maxima and minima.

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How do you find the axis of symmetry for a parabola?

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What is the quadratic formula?

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