Adv Alg 2 Semester 1 Final Review- randomness

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What is the elimination method in solving systems of equations?

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The elimination method involves adding or subtracting equations to eliminate one variable, making it easier to solve for the remaining variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What does it mean for a function to be wider than another function?

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A function is wider than another if its graph has a smaller leading coefficient in front of the squared term, resulting in a more gradual curve.

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What is the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What does a negative discriminant indicate about the roots of a quadratic equation?

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A negative discriminant indicates that the quadratic equation has no real roots, meaning the graph does not intersect the x-axis.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What is the focus of a parabola?

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The focus of a parabola is a fixed point located inside the curve, which helps define the shape of the parabola.

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How do you determine the range of a function?

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To determine the range, identify the possible output values (y-values) of the function, often by analyzing the graph from bottom to top.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on its orientation (opening upwards or downwards).

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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What does it mean for a function to be increasing?

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A function is increasing if, as the input values (x) increase, the output values (y) also increase.

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What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

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The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves, passing through the vertex.