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Quadratic Graphs
Information about quadratic graphs.
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Mathematics
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05/09/2018

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Term
The shape of a graph of a quadratic equation is a _____.
Definition
Parabola
Term
The x-intercepts are also know as ______.
Definition
Zeros
Term
To find the x-intercepts you _______.
Definition
Set the quadratic equation equal to 0 and solve using factoring.
Term
If you are looking at a quadratic equation the x-intercept will be the _____.
Definition
C
Term
If the a is positive then the parabola opens _____.  If the a is negative then the parabola opens _____.
Definition

1) Up

 

2) Down

Term
To find the x-coordinate of the vertex of a parabola use the formula ____.
Definition
x = -b/2a
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To find the y-coordinate of the vertex of a parabola you ______.
Definition
Plug the x-coordinate into the equation and solve for y.
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The Axis of Symmetry is _______.
Definition
The equation of the vertical line that goes through the x-coordinate of ,the vartex
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The highest degree of a variable in the equation of a quadratic equation is _____.
Definition
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