Algebra 1 vocab-Lorcan Neamon

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Absolute value

the distance a number is from 0

<p>the distance a number is from 0</p>
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Base
A number that is raised to a power.
A number that is raised to a power.
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Coefficient
A constant that a variable or expression is multiplied by.
A constant that a variable or expression is multiplied by.
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Denominator
The bottom number or expression in a fraction.
The bottom number or expression in a fraction.
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Difference
The distance between two quantities, or the answer to a subtraction problem.
The distance between two quantities, or the answer to a subtraction problem.
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Domain
The set of inputs (x-coordinates) of a relation or function
The set of inputs (x-coordinates) of a relation or function
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Exponent
In a power, the number of times the base is multiplied by itself.
In a power, the number of times the base is multiplied by itself.
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Exponential decay
When an initial amount decreases by the same percent over a given period of time
When an initial amount decreases by the same percent over a given period of time
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Exponential growth
growth whose rate becomes ever more rapid in proportion to the growing total number or size.
growth whose rate becomes ever more rapid in proportion to the growing total number or size.
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Monomial
A product of variables and numbers, like 3x or 5x2. A monomial is also sometimes called a term.
A product of variables and numbers, like 3x or 5x2. A monomial is also sometimes called a term.
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Polynomial
A sum of monomials. Usually terms with higher powers are written first.
A sum of monomials. Usually terms with higher powers are written first.
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Range
The set of outputs (y-coordinates) of a relation or function.
The set of outputs (y-coordinates) of a relation or function.
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Reflection
A transformation that "flips" a figure over a mirror or reflection line.
A transformation that "flips" a figure over a mirror or reflection line.
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Rotation
Rigid motion around a fixed center , with turning but no reflection.
Rigid motion around a fixed center , with turning but no reflection.
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Scatter plot
Dots in the coordinate plane representing pairs of linked measurements, such as heights and weights for a group of people.
Dots in the coordinate plane representing pairs of linked measurements, such as heights and weights for a group of people.
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Sequence
A list of numbers that may be generated by some rule.
A list of numbers that may be generated by some rule.
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Slope
A number that measures how steep a line is. It shows the amount of change in the height of the line as you go 1 unit to the right. The slope of the line y=mx+b is m.
A number that measures how steep a line is. It shows the amount of change in the height of the line as you go 1 unit to the right. The slope of the line y=mx+b is m.
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Substitution
In an expression or equation, eliminating a variable by replacing it with another expression that it is equal to.
In an expression or equation, eliminating a variable by replacing it with another expression that it is equal to.
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x-intercept
A point where a curve meets the horizontal axis (the x-axis).
A point where a curve meets the horizontal axis (the x-axis).
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y-intercept
A point where a line or curve meets the vertical axis (the y-axis). The y-intercept of the line y=mx+b is the point (0,b).
A point where a line or curve meets the vertical axis (the y-axis). The y-intercept of the line y=mx+b is the point (0,b).