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Algebra Vocab #1
Important Algebra 1 OST Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Function | A rule takes an input number, does a specific operation on it, and gives back one exact output number |
| Input | The starting value or independent variable (usually represented by the letter x). You choose or control this value. |
| Output | The ending value or dependent variable (usually represented by y or f(x)). Its value depends entirely on the input and the rule. |
| Independent variable | Is an input value that you choose or change (usually represented by the letter x) |
| Dependent variable | Is an output value that changes based on the independent variable. (usually represented by y or f(x)) |
| *Sequence | a list of numbers in a particular order. |
| *Recursive definition | a sequence that includes the first term and a rule for finding every term that follows. |
| *Arithmetic sequence: | sequences that change by a constant difference (adding and subtracting) |
| *Geometric sequence | a sequence that changes by a constant ratio (multiplying) |
| *Explicit equation | formula that determines the value of any term in a sequence using the term number |
| *Model | a mathematical representation. Ie. graph, equation, or a relationship of a situation. |