MHB What Are the Different Forms of Quadratic Equations?

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The discussion outlines the different forms of quadratic equations, specifically the vertex form and standard form. The vertex form is expressed as y = a(x-h)² + k, where (h,k) represents the vertex coordinates. The standard form is given by y = ax² + bx + c. Additionally, a link is provided for performing a quadratic regression using Desmos. Understanding these forms is essential for solving quadratic equations effectively.
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b) vertex form of a quadratic equation is $y =a(x-h)^2 + k$ where $(h,k)$ are the vertex coordinates

c) standard form of a quadratic equation is $y = ax^2 + bx + c$

d) link on how to do a Desmos quadratic regression

that's about all the help I can offer since this looks like a graded assignment
 
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