Algebra Vocabulary

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What does 'x' represent in the equation x + 6 = 2?

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Variable

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What is the minimum of a quadratic function?

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The lowest point (vertex) on a graph when a parabola opens up; the point where the graph changes from decreasing to increasing.

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What form is y = mx + b?

Back

Slope-intercept form.

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What is the maximum of a quadratic function?

Back

The highest point (vertex) on a graph when a parabola opens down; the point where the graph changes from increasing to decreasing.

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What does the 8 represent in the equation 8x - 7 = 9?

Back

Coefficient.

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What is a constant in algebra?

Back

A fixed value that does not change.

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Define 'coefficient' in an algebraic expression.

Back

A numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What does 'slope' represent in a linear equation?

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The rate of change of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers.