Quadratic Vocabulary

Quadratic Vocabulary

1. Axis of symmetry

   • Definition: Line that goes straight down the middle of the graph to make both sides look like mirror reflections
     • Image example of axis of symmetry

2. Vertex

   • Definition: A corner point on a geometric figure
     • Image example of a vertex

3. Parabola

   • Definition: U-shaped curve with specific properties
     • Image example of a parabola

4. Minimum

   • Definition: Smallest amount possible
     • Image example of minimum

5. Maximum

   • Definition: The largest possible value
     • Image example of maximum

6. X-Intercepts

   • Definition: A point of a graph where it intersects the x-axis
     • Image example of an x-intercept

7. Y-Intercept

   • Definition: A point on a graph that intersects with the y-axis
     • Image example of a y-intercept

8. Zeroes of a Function

   • Definition: A value of x that makes the function equal zero
     • Image example of a zero in a function

9. Roots of the Equation

   • Definition: A solution to an equation to equal zero
     • Image example of roots in a equation

10. End Behavior

    • Definition: Appearance of a graph when followed farther in either direction
      • Image example of end behavior

11. Discriminant

    • Definition: Idea of number of roots and the nature of the roots in an equation
      • Image example of a discriminant

12. Difference of Squares

    • Definition: Two terms that can be squared and separated by a subtraction sign
      • Image example of the difference of squares

13. Perfect Square Trinomial

    • Definition: When factored, gives a square of a binomial
      • Image example of a perfect square trinomial

14. Factors of a Quadratic

    • Definition: Finds the roots or x-intercepts of a quadratic equation
      • Image example of a factor of a quadratic

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