STAAR Blitz Review

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What is a quadratic function?

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What does the graph of a quadratic function look like?

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The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola, which opens upwards if a > 0 and downwards if a < 0.

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on its orientation.

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How do you find the y-intercept of a quadratic function?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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What is the factored form of a quadratic function?

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What is the discriminant of a quadratic equation?

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What is a radical expression?

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A radical expression is an expression that includes a root, such as a square root, cube root, etc.

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How do you simplify a radical expression?

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To simplify a radical expression, factor out perfect squares (or cubes) from under the radical.

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What is an asymptote?

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An asymptote is a line that a graph approaches but never touches. It can be vertical, horizontal, or oblique.