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Intermediate Algebra – Student Workbook – Second Edition 2013

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Date: ________________<br />

Mini-Lesson 5a<br />

A QUADRATIC FUNCTION is a function of the form<br />

( )<br />

Characteristics Include:<br />

Three distinct terms each with its own coefficient:<br />

An x 2 term with coefficient a<br />

An x term with coefficient b<br />

A constant term, c<br />

Note: If any term is missing, the coefficient of that term is 0<br />

The graph of this function is called a “parabola”, is shaped like a “U”, and opens either up<br />

or down<br />

a determines which direction the parabola opens (a>0 opens up, a

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