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How Do You Determine if the Vertex of a Quadratic Function Will be a Maximum or Minimum?

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The form of a quadratic function can help you determine if the vertex of a quadratic equation will be a minimum or a maximum of the function. If the coefficient of 'a' in the quadratic form of the equation is positive the vertex will be a minimum. If the coefficient is a negative then the vertex would be a maximum.

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maximums, minimums, parabolas, graphing quadratics, quadratic equations, quadratic functions, vertex
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Graph, vertex, axis of symmetry positive coefficient, negative coefficient, minimum, maximum, parabola, quadratic function, math
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Resource Details
Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:10
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
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