Graphing Quads _Vertex Form HW_NTIw4

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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What does the variable 'h' represent in the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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'h' represents the x-coordinate of the vertex and also indicates the axis of symmetry of the parabola.

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What does the variable 'k' represent in the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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'k' represents the y-coordinate of the vertex of the parabola.

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How do you find the vertex of the parabola given in vertex form?

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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What does the value of 'a' indicate in the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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'a' indicates the direction of the parabola: if 'a' is positive, the parabola opens upwards; if 'a' is negative, it opens downwards.

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How can you determine if a parabola opens upwards or downwards?

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What is the significance of the vertex in a quadratic function?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards.

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How do you convert a quadratic equation from standard form to vertex form?

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What is the y-intercept of a quadratic function in vertex form?

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