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V

variable

a symbol that represents an unknown value

vertex

the high point or low point of a parabolic function

vertex form of a quadratic equation (FIX)

when the quadratic equation is a quadratic function, the vertex form is (ADD) , where x and y are variables and a, h, and k are numbers – the vertex of this parabola has the coordinates (h, k)