Modeling data with quadratic functions

Question 1

Quadratic functions

Answer 1

Is a function that can be written in the standard form f(x)=ax2 +bx+ c, where a can not = zero. the domain of a quadratic function is all real numbers

Question 2

parabola

Answer 2

the graph of a quadratic functions is a parabola

Question 3

axis of symmetry

Answer 3

is the line that divides a parabola into two parts that are mirror images.

Question 4

Vertex of a parabola

Answer 4

is the point at which the parabola intersects the axis of symmetry.

Question 5

Standard form of a quadratic function

Answer 5

F(X)=ax2 +bx+c

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