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What does the factored form of a quadratic equation reveal about the parabola?
What does the factored form of a quadratic equation reveal about the parabola?
What is the general form of a quadratic equation represented in standard form?
What is the general form of a quadratic equation represented in standard form?
How can you determine the x-coordinate of the vertex from the factored form?
How can you determine the x-coordinate of the vertex from the factored form?
In which form of the quadratic equation can you directly find the coordinates of the vertex?
In which form of the quadratic equation can you directly find the coordinates of the vertex?
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Which method can be used to convert a quadratic equation from standard form to vertex form?
Which method can be used to convert a quadratic equation from standard form to vertex form?
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Study Notes
Forms of Quadratic Equations
- Quadratic equations create parabolas.
- Three forms: factored, standard, and vertex.
- Each form has advantages and disadvantages.
- Factored form shows x-intercepts (roots).
- Standard form is used for the quadratic formula.
- Vertex form directly shows the parabola's vertex.
- Vertex is (h, k), h is the opposite of the value in vertex form, k is the y-value.
Understanding the Different Forms
- Factored form: (x + a)(x + b) = 0. X-intercepts are x = -a and x = -b.
- Standard form: ax² + bx + c = 0. Used for the quadratic formula to find x-intercepts.
- Vertex form: a(x - h)² + k = 0. Shows vertex coordinates (h, k) directly.
Connecting the Forms
- Convert factored to vertex form by finding the midpoint of x-intercepts (the x-coordinate of the vertex).
- Substitute the x-value into the original function to find the y-coordinate of the vertex.
- Convert standard to vertex form using completing the square.
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Description
This quiz explores the three different forms of quadratic equations: factored form, standard form, and vertex form. Each form has unique characteristics and applications useful for graphing and solving equations. Test your understanding of how these forms relate to parabolas.
