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Introduction to the vertex form
Vertex form is a type of form in quadratics, and it is written as...
In this form, (h,k) is the vertex of the parabola, and this form can be utilized to graph a parabola, since this is a type of quadratic equation.
Refer to the key terms page to get a better understanding.
Vertical
stretch
horizontal
translation
Vertical translation
This image shows how each variable affects the position of the parabola.
The sign in front of "a"
displays vertical reflection
An example of a graph plotted using standard form, and the vertex form.
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