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vocabulary for Algebra 1

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Coefficient   The number in front of a variable in an algebraic term (a constant)  
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Dependent Variable   An output value that depends on the value of the independent variable  
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Distributive   Every term inside grouping symbols is multiplied by the term immediately outside  
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Expression   A group of signed terms (no equal sign)  
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Function   Relationship in which one value depends on the other (input & output)  
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Independent Variable   The input value in a function which is subject to choice and determines the result (output)  
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Identity Property   Adding zero or multiplying by one results in the same value  
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Inequality   A statement that has 2 sides with one less or greater than another; there must be an inequality sign  
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Like Terms   Algebraic expressions having the same variable and power, so they can be add or subtracted  
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Radical Sign   The symbol used to indicate the root of a number  
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Simplest Form   An expression having no like terms or parentheses  
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Solution Set   Any and all values of the variables that satisfies an equation, inequality , or system  
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Solve   To find all solutions to an equation, inequality, or system  
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Term   Signed product of a constant and variable  
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Variable   Symbol or letter representing an unknown or changing value  
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Formula   Equation that states a rule for the relationship between certain quantities  
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Domain   Set of values of the independent variable (x-values)  
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Function Notation   The equation y = 3x - 8 is written as f(x) = 3x - 8  
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Inverse Relations   Switching x and y variables  
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Linear Equation   Can be represented by a straight-line graph  
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Range   Set of all values of the dependent variable (y-values) resulting from all possible x-values  
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Standard Form   A linear equation of the form Ax + By = C  
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Vertical Line Test   A test to determine if any x value corresponds to more than one y value on a graph (not a function)  
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X-Intercept   The x-coordinate at which a graph intersects the x-axis  
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Y-Intercept   The y-coordinate at which a graph intersects the y-axis  
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Constant of Variation   The rate of change in a direct variation function usually represented by k  
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Direct Variation   A function in which one variable changes at a constant rate as the other variable changes (y = kx)  
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Negative Reciprocal   Flipped ratio with opposite sign  
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Parallel   Lines that never intersect and have the same slope  
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Parent Function   Cuts the coordinate plane diagonally through the origin with slope of 1 (y = x)  
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Perpendicular   Lines that intersect to form right angles, having slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other  
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Point Slope Form   A form used to find an unknown point, given one point and slope  
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Rate of Change   Shows how quantities change in relation to each other  
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Slope   The difference in y coordinates divided by the difference in x coordinates of any 2 points (rise  
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Slope-Intercept Form   An equation in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and be is the y-intercept  
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Elimination   Using addition or subtraction to remove one variable and solve systems  
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Infinite Solutions   Equations for the same line having the same solutions to infinity  
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No Solutions   Equations of parallel lines with no solutions in common  
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Substitution   Using the value of one variable to solve a system of equations  
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System of Equations   Set of equations with the same variables  
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Absolute Value   The positive distance to zero on the number line  
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Compound Inequality   2 or more inequalities connected by “and” or “or”  
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Set-Builder Notation   The set {x : x > 0} or {x | x > 0} are read aloud, "the set of all x such that x is greater than 0."  
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Binomial   Expression with 2 unlike terms joined by + or -  
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Constant   A term that has a fixed value and does not contain a variable  
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Degree   Sum of exponents in a monomial; greatest degree in a polynomial  
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FOIL Method   Distributing 2 binomials by multiplying the first terms, the outer terms, the inner terms, then the last terms; like terms are then combined  
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Monomial   Number, variable, or product of number and variable  
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Negative Exponent   Way of indicating reciprocals  
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Polynomial   Monomial or sum of monomials  
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Power of a Power   A power raised to a power multiplies the exponents  
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Trinomial   Sum of 3 monomials  
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Zero Exponent   Following a pattern of exponents, anything to the zero power is 1  
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Factoring   Writing a number as a product of its factors in order to solve for an unknown  
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Greatest Common Factor   Largest integer that will divide evenly into each of a given set of numbers  
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Zero Product Property   If the product of 2 or more factors is zero, at least 1 of the factors must equal zero  
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Axis of Symmetry   Part of the graph on one side of a line is a reflection of the part on the other side  
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Completing the Square   Number is added to both sides of the equation so that one side is a perfect square  
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Exponential Decay   Decrease in number or size at a constantly growing rate  
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Exponential Function   A function whose value is a constant raised to the power which is a variable  
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Exponential Growth   Increase in number or size, at a constantly growing rate  
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Maximum   Highest point on the graph of a curve  
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Minimum   Lowest point on the graph of a curve  
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Parabola   Graph of a quadratic function having a U shape  
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Quadratic Equation   Second degree polynomial  
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Quadratic Formula   formula in the form for finding roots of the quadratic equation  
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Quadratic Function   Large part of mathematical relationships of the world (i.e. area & gravity) graphs as a parabola  
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Roots   Solution(s) of a quadratic equation  
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Vertex   Maximum or minimum point of a parabola  
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Zeros   X and y intercepts found by solving for x = 0 and y = 0  
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