HAlg1: 16A Graphing Quad. Functions

Front

What do we call the highest or lowest point of a quadratic?

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Vertex

Front

What is the vertex of the quadratic function f(x)=-2x^2+4x+6?

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(3, -1)

Front

Use the graph of the function f(x)=-2x^2+4x+6 to find the solution(s) of the equation -2x^2+4x+6=0.

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x=-1 and x=3

Front

What is the name of this form: y = ax^2 + bx + c?

Back

Standard form

Front

The U-Shaped graph of a quadratic function is called a?

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Parabola

Front

What is the general shape of a quadratic function's graph?

Back

U-shaped (Parabola)

Front

What does the 'a' in the quadratic equation y = ax^2 + bx + c represent?

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The coefficient that determines the direction and width of the parabola.

Front

If 'a' is positive in the quadratic equation, what direction does the parabola open?

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Upward

Front

If 'a' is negative in the quadratic equation, what direction does the parabola open?

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Downward

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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The vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror images, given by x = -b/(2a).