Algebra Academic Vocab Louisiana Standards

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Absolute Value

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Distance from zero on a number line, |x|

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Algebraic Expression

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Mathematical phrase with numbers, variables, operations

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Coefficient

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Numerical factor in a term, e.g., 5 in 5x^2

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Constant

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Fixed value, e.g., 7 in 3x + 7

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Equation

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Asserts equality of two expressions, e.g., a = b

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Inequality

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Compares expressions using >, <, ≥, ≤

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Linear Equation

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Form ax + b = 0, represents a straight line

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Quadratic Equation

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Form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, represents a parabola

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Function

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Relation with one output per input, f(x)

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Slope

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Steepness of a line, rise/run, denoted as m