5.1: Modeling Data w/ Quadratic Functions Flashcards
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quadratic function
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a function that can be written in the standard form f(x)=ax squared + bx + c.
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standard form of a quad func.
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f(x)= ax squared + bx + c
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paraboola
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the graph of a quadratic function
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axis of symmetry
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the line that divides a parabola into two parts that are mirror images
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vertex of a parabola
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the point at which the parabola intersects the axis of symmetry
