Algebra 2 Vocabulary

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What is the definition of a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the polynomial expression.

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What is a quadratic function?

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What is the difference between domain and range?

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The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (x-values), while the range is the set of all possible output values (y-values) of the function.

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What is a factor in algebra?

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A factor is a number or expression that divides another number or expression evenly, without leaving a remainder.

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What is a solution set?

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A solution set is a collection of all the values that satisfy a given equation or inequality.

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What is an irrational number?

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What is the difference between a term and a polynomial?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables. A polynomial is a sum of one or more terms.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on the graph of a quadratic function, depending on the direction it opens.