Algebra C&C Unit 3 Vocab Flashcard

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What is an explicit formula?

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Expresses the nth term of a sequence in terms of n.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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What is the definition for Solution Set?

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The set of two or more linear inequalities involving the same variables x and y.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What is the definition for Linear Inequality?

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A mathematical expression in which two expressions are compared using the inequality symbol. Almost the same as a linear equation, except the equals sign is replaced with an inequality.

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What is the definition for Inequality?

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The relationship between two values showing if one is less than, greater than, or simply not equal to another value. (<, >, ≤ or ≥)

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is an Arithmetic Sequence?

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A sequence where each term increases by adding/subtracting some constant k. This is in contrast to a geometric sequence where each term increases by dividing/multiplying some constant k.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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What is a Geometric Sequence?

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A sequence where each term increases by multiplication or division.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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What is a Linear Equation?

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A function that represents a straight line on the coordinate plane.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What does it mean for a sequence to be recursive?

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Defines the terms in a sequence by relating each term to the ones before it.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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What is the difference between a linear equation and a linear inequality?

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A linear equation uses an equals sign, while a linear inequality uses inequality symbols (<, >, ≤, ≥).

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What is the slope of a line?

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The ratio of the rise (change in y) to the run (change in x) between two points on a line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5