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Quadratic function

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A polynomial function of degree 2 of the form f(x) = ax² + bx + c, used as a model type for data with parabolic patterns.

AP course connection

Topic 1.14: 1.14 Function Model Construction and Application

Unit 1

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