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This document provides definitions and examples of key vocabulary terms related to quadratic functions, including quadratic functions, parabolas, vertices, discriminants, axes of symmetry, maximums, minimums, solutions, roots, and coefficients. Each term is defined with corresponding equations that illustrate their properties and characteristics. The document emphasizes the relationships between these concepts in the context of quadratic equations.

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This document provides definitions and examples of key vocabulary terms related to quadratic functions, including quadratic functions, parabolas, vertices, discriminants, axes of symmetry, maximums, minimums, solutions, roots, and coefficients. Each term is defined with corresponding equations that illustrate their properties and characteristics. The document emphasizes the relationships between these concepts in the context of quadratic equations.

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Vocabulary Terms
Quadratic Function
Parabola
Vertex
Discriminant
Axis of Symmetry
Maximum
Minimum
Solution
Root
Coefficient

Quadratic Function
Definition: A quadratic function is a polynomial equation with degree two where the highest
power of the variable is two.

1. A quadratic function can be written in the form of y=ax2+bx+c, where a, b, and c are constants.
This equation can be graphed to form a parabola, which is a U-shaped curve.

2. A quadratic function can also be written in the form of y=a(x-p)(x-q), where a, p, and q are
constants. This equation can also be graphed to form a parabola, but the vertex of the parabola
is determined by the values of p and q.

Parabola
Definition: A parabola is a U-shaped curve that is formed when a quadratic function is graphed.

1. The equation y=x2can be graphed to form a parabola. This parabola has a vertex at (0,0)
and an axis of symmetry at x=0.

2. The equation y=2(x-4)(x+2) can also be graphed to form a parabola. This parabola has a
vertex at (4,-4) and an axis of symmetry at x=2.

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Vertex
Definition: The vertex of a parabola is the point at which the parabola reaches its highest or
lowest point.

1. The equation y=x2 has a vertex at (0,0). This means that the parabola reaches its highest or
lowest point at the point (0,0).

2. The equation y=2(x-4)(x+2) has a vertex at (4,-4). This means that the parabola reaches its
highest or lowest point at the point (4,-4).

Discriminant
Definition: The discriminant is a value that is used to determine the number and type of solutions
of a quadratic equation.

1. The equation y=x2 has a discriminant of 0, which means that it has one solution, which is
x=0.

2. The equation y=2(x-4)(x+2) has a discriminant of 16, which means that it has two solutions,
which are x=4 and x=-2.

Axis of Symmetry
Definition: The axis of symmetry is the line that divides a parabola into two symmetrical halves.

1. The equation y=x2 has an axis of symmetry at x=0. This means that the left and right sides
of the parabola are symmetrical around the x-axis.

2. The equation y=2(x-4)(x+2) has an axis of symmetry at x=2. This means that the left and right
sides of the parabola are symmetrical around the line x=2.

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Maximum
Definition: A maximum is the highest point on a parabola.

1. The equation y=x2 has a maximum at (0,0). This means that the highest point on the parabola
is at the point (0,0).

2. The equation y=2(x-4)(x+2) has a maximum at (2,-2). This means that the highest point on
the parabola is at the point (2,-2).

Minimum
Definition: A minimum is the lowest point on a parabola.

1. The equation y=x2 has a minimum at (0,0). This means that the lowest point on the parabola
is at the point (0,0).

2. The equation y=2(x-4)(x+2) has a minimum at (-2,2). This means that the lowest point on the
parabola is at the point (-2,2).

Solution
Definition: A solution is a value of x that makes a quadratic equation true.

1. The equation y=x2 has one solution, which is x=0. This means that when x=0, the equation
is true.

2. The equation y=2(x-4)(x+2) has two solutions, which are x=4 and x=-2. This means that when
x=4 and x=-2, the equation is true.

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Root
Definition: A root is another word for a solution of a quadratic equation.

1. The equation y=x2 has one root, which is x=0. This means that when x=0, the equation is
true.

2. The equation y=2(x-4)(x+2) has two roots, which are x=4 and x=-2. This means that when
x=4 and x=-2, the equation is true.

Coe cient
Definition: Coefficients are the numbers in front of the variables in a quadratic equation.

1. The equation y=x2 has one coefficient, which is 1. This means that the equation can be written
as y=1x2.

2. The equation y=2(x-4)(x+2) has three coefficients, which are 2, -4, and 2. This means that
the equation can be written as y=2(x-(-4))(x+2).

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