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Math 8
Term | Definition |
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Function | a set of ordered pairs in which none of the first elements of the pairs appears twice. |
Relation | A set of ordered pairs. |
Input | A set of X values |
Output | A set of Y values |
Independent Variable | A variable that can change its value freely and without being affected by any other variable(s) for its value. |
Dependent Variable | The output number of a function |
Domain | The set of all possible input values for a function or relation. |
Range | The set of all possible values for the output of the function. |
Common Difference | The constant difference between any two successive terms in an arithmetic sequence. |
Coordinate Plane | A plane formed by two intersecting and perpendicular number lines used to help locate the position of any point on a map or graph. |
Vertical Line Test | A method used to check whether or not a relation is a function. |
Evaluate | To calculate the value of. |
Function Notation | is essentially replacing "y = " in your equations with "f(x) =". |
Linear Function | A function of the type y = f(x) = ax + b because its graph is a straight line. |