Mathematical Concepts and Definitions

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Function

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A relation where every input has exactly one output

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Ordered pair

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A point written like (x, y)

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Table

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A way to write out x and y-values

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Mapping

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A way to show x-values being mapped to y-values

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Vertical line test

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Any vertical line drawn on a graph will only intersect the graph exactly one time.

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Positive slope

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A line that increases from left to right

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Negative slope

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A line that decreases from left to right

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Zero slope

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A horizontal line

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Undefined slope

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A vertical line

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Slope

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Sometimes tells us the direction and steepness of a line