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Algebra S2 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Monomial | A single term. |
| Hypotenuse | The longest side of a right triangle. |
| Binomial | Two terms that are added or subtracted. |
| Axis of Symmetry | A vertical line containing the vertex of a parabola. |
| Trinomial | Three terms that are added or subtracted. |
| Rational Equation | An equation containing rational expressions. |
| Trigonometry | The study of the properties of triangles. |
| Distance Formula | The formula used to find the distance between two points. |
| Factoring | Expressing a polynomial as products. |
| Quadratic Formula | The formula that can be used to solve any quadratic equation. |
| FOIL Method | A way to multiply binomials. |
| Complex Fraction | A fraction within another fraction. |
| Inverse Variation | An equation where xy = k OR y = k/x. |
| Quadratic Equation | An equation where x is raised to the second power. |
| Direct Variation | An equation where y = kx. |
| Parabola | The graph of a quadratic function. |
| Similar Figures | Polygons with the same shape and proportional side lengths. |
| Radical | A symbol that means a non-negative square root. |
| Pythagorean Theorem | The relationship between the sides of a right triangle. |
| Irrational Number | As a decimal, a number that never repeats or terminates. |