Quadratics Unit Test: Algebra 1

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What is a quadratic function?

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What is the vertex of a quadratic function?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point on the graph of a quadratic function, depending on the direction of the parabola.

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How do you find the axis of symmetry for a quadratic function?

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What is the range of a quadratic function that opens downwards?

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The range is all values of y that are less than or equal to the y-coordinate of the vertex.

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What are the zeros of a quadratic function?

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What does it mean for a quadratic function to have two real zeros?

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It means the graph intersects the x-axis at two distinct points, indicating two different solutions to the equation.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic function?

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How can you determine if a quadratic function opens upwards or downwards?

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

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