Completing the Square Flashcards
1
Q
Given y=(x + 4)^2 +3, what is the vertex?
A
(-4, 3)
2
Q
What is a parabola?
A
A curve, where any point is at an equal distance from a fixed point, and a fixed straight line.
3
Q
Given y = (x - 5)^2 -1, what is the vertex?
A
(5, -1)
4
Q
What is the name, for a point that goes through the y- axis?
A
y- intercept or root
5
Q
When do you have a ‘maximum parabola’?
A
When the coefficient of x^2 is negative
6
Q
A line which equally separates a shape, and when each section is identical to each other, is known as what?
A
A line of symmetry
7
Q
What are the solution of a quadratic equation called?
A
Roots
