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Algebra
Algebra Vocabulary Study Stack
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Quadratic function | a function that has an x^2 as its largest exponent |
| Vertex | the highest or lowest part of a quadratic |
| Root | where the graph touches the x-axis or where the equation equals zero |
| Axis of symmetry | the vertical line that cuts a quadratic function in half |
| Parabola | the graph of a quadratic function |
| Trinomial | three terms |
| Binomial | two terms |
| Polynomial | more than one term |
| Factor | break a trinomial into the multiplication of 2 binomials |
| Coefficient | A number in front of a variable |