Ch. 5 Review for Test

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What is a solution to a system of equations?

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A solution to a system of equations is a set of values for the variables that makes all equations true simultaneously.

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What does it mean to maximize a function?

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To maximize a function means to find the highest value of the function within a given set of constraints.

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What is a linear equation?

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What is a quadratic equation?

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How do you determine the number of solutions in a linear-quadratic system?

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The number of solutions can be determined by graphing both equations and finding the points of intersection.

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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, depending on its orientation.

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What is the significance of the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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What are constraints in optimization problems?

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Constraints are conditions that the solution must satisfy, often expressed as inequalities.

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What does it mean for two equations to be consistent?

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Two equations are consistent if they have at least one solution.