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2nd Sem. Vocab (8th)
2nd Semester Math Vocab (8th)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dilation | A transformation that enlarges or reduces a figure. |
| Discrete Graph | A graph made up of unconnected points. |
| Function | An input-output relationship that has exactly one output for each input. |
| Hypotenuse | In a right triangle, the side opposite the right angle. |
| Legs | In a right triangle, the sides that form the right angle; in an isosceles triangle, the pair of congruent sides. |
| Linear Function | A function whose graph is a straight line. |
| Pre-image | The original figure in a transformation. |
| Pythagorean Theorem | In a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the legs. |
| Reflection | A transformation of a figure that flips the figure across a line. |
| Scientific Notation | A method of more conveniently writing very large or very small numbers by using powers of 10. |
| Slope | A measure of the steepness of a line on a graph; equal to the rise divided by the run. |
| Transformation | A change in the size or position of a figure. |
| Translation | A movement (slide) of a figure along a straight line. |
| Transversal | A line that intersects two or more other lines. |
| Vertical Line Test | Used to determine whether a relation is a function. |