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Chapter 6 Vocabulary
Math vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Square Root | If b2 = a then b is a square root of a.The radical sign,represents a nonegative square root. |
Radical sign | The symbol which is used to represent a square root. |
Radicand | The number or expression under a radical sign. |
Square Root Equation | An equation that contains a square root with a variable in the radicand. |
Closed | A set of numbers is closed under an operation when the operation performed on any two numbers in the results in a number that is also in the set. |
n th Root | When bn=a for an integer n greater than 1,b is an nth root of a. |
Exponiental function | A function of the form y=abx,where a =/0,b=/1,and b>0. |
Exponential growth | When a quantity increases by the same factor over equal intervals of time. |
Exponential Growth Function | A function of the form y=a(1+r)1,where a>0 and r>0. |
Compound Interest | |
Exponential Decay | when a quantity decreases by the same factor over equal intervals of time. |
Geometric Sequence | |
Common ratio | |
Recursive Rule |