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First Part

What is the discriminant? Explain what information the discriminant gives us and why this information is important. What does the discriminant tell us about the graph of a quadratic equation?

Second Part

What is a parabola and where does it come from? What important information is given by the vertex of a parabola? How do we determine if a parabola has a maximum or a minimum value?

Solution Summary

Discriminants and Parabolas are defined and exemplified.