\chapter{Polynomial and rational functions} \section{Quadratic functions}
Check your understanding
\begin{enumerate} \item What is the general form of a quadratic function? \item What is the formula to find the vertex of the quadratic function \(f(x)=ax^2+bx+c\)? \item Suppose a quadratic function has \(a=3\) and zeros \(x_1=-1\), \(x_2=4\). What is the factored form of the equation? \item What is the connection between the way a parabola opens (up or down) and the maximum or minimum of the quadratic function? \item If the vertex of a quadratic function is \((h,k)\), must \(k\) by the maximum? \item Suppose the maximum of a quadratic function \(y=-3x^2+bx+c\) is \(k=-4\). Does the function have \(x\)-intercepts? \end{enumerate}
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