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Qudraticss
Tyraya's Quadratics flashcards
Term | Definition |
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Quadratic Function | a function described by the equation, f(x)=ax^2+bx+c; where a doesn't equal 0 |
Quadratic Term | ax^2 |
Linear Term | bx |
Constant Term | c |
Parobla | the graph of a quadratic function, |
Axis of Symmertry | a line about which the a figure is symmetry |
Vertex | point at which the axis of symmetry intersects a parobla |
Maximum Value | the y-coordinate of the vertex of the quadratic function; where a<0 |
Minimum Value | the y-coordinate of the vertex of the quadratic function; where a>0 |
Quadratic Equation | Quadratic functions that are set equal to a value;f(x)=ax^2+bx+c; where a doesn't equal 0 |
Standard Form | f(x)=ax^2+bx+c; where a doesn't equal 0 and a,b,c are intergers |
Root | solutions of a quadratic equation |
Zero | 1 method for finding the roots of quadratic equation is to find -x-intercepts of its graph |
Foil Method | uses the distributive property to multiply binomials; the form of a polynomial showing all of its factors |
Imaginary Unit | i, or the principal square root of -1 |
Complete the Square | A process used to make a quadratic expression into a perfect square trinomal |
Quadratic Formula | the solutions of a quadratic equation of the formula ax^2+bx+c=0 are given the quadratic formula |
Discriminant | b^2-4ac |
Factoring Form | the form of a polynomial showing all of its factors |
Sqaure Root Property | Is one that is used to find the solutions to a Quadratic; method involves taking the square roots of both sides of the Equation |