Unit 3 Flashcard 1 Review

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What is a maximum value in a parabola?

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The maximum value of a parabola is the highest point on its graph, occurring at the vertex when the parabola opens downwards.

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What is a minimum value in a parabola?

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The minimum value of a parabola is the lowest point on its graph, occurring at the vertex when the parabola opens upwards.

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How do you determine the maximum height of a projectile from a graph?

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The maximum height of a projectile can be found at the vertex of the graph, which represents the highest point reached over time.

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What does the zero of a function represent?

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The zero of a function is the point where the function's value is zero, indicating where the graph intersects the x-axis.

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How do you rewrite a quadratic function in standard form?

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To rewrite a quadratic function in standard form, expand the factored form and combine like terms.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex of a parabola is the point where the parabola changes direction, either the maximum or minimum point.

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How can you find the time it takes for an object to reach maximum height?

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The time to reach maximum height can be found by locating the vertex of the height vs. time graph.

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

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The coefficients determine the shape and position of the parabola: 'a' affects the width and direction, 'b' affects the position of the vertex, and 'c' is the y-intercept.

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What does it mean for a function to be in factored form?

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