1/2 Quadratics Review

Front

What is the vertical line that divides the parabola into two equal parts?

Back

axis of symmetry

Front

Which is a zero of the graph? 0, -1, 1.5, -3

Back

-1

Front

Which method would be best to solve this equation: 3(x − 4)² + 3 = 0?

Back

Isolating the variable and taking a square root

Front

A positive parabola opens ___

Back

up

Front

Determine the values of a, b, and c for the quadratic equation: 4x² – 8x = 3

Back

a = 4, b = -8, c = -3

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 equation in standard form?

Back

x = -b/(2a)

Front

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

Back

It determines the number and type of roots (real or complex).

Front

What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = a(x - h)² + k, where (h, k) is the vertex.