Algebra-1 flashcard_dr_slope_linearA

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What is the domain of a function?

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The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (x-values) for which the function is defined.

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What is the range of a function?

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The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (y-values) that the function can produce.

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How do you find the x-intercept of a linear function?

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To find the x-intercept, set y = 0 in the equation of the function and solve for x.

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How do you find the y-intercept of a linear function?

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To find the y-intercept, set x = 0 in the equation of the function and solve for y.

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What is a linear function?

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A linear function is a function that can be graphically represented as a straight line, defined by the equation y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What does the slope of a line represent?

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The slope of a line represents the rate of change of y with respect to x, indicating how steep the line is.

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What is the formula for calculating the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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The slope (m) is calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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What is a quadratic function?

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A quadratic function is a polynomial function of degree 2, typically written in the form f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the significance of the vertex in a quadratic function?

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

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What does it mean for a function to be increasing or decreasing?

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A function is increasing if its output values rise as the input values increase, and decreasing if its output values fall as the input values increase.