Algebra C&C Unit 1 Vocab Flashcard

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Leading Coefficient

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The coefficient of the term with the highest degree.

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Degree of a Polynomial

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The greatest degree of any term in the polynomial.

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Quadratic Equation

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An equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

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Binomial

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A polynomial with exactly two terms.

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Trinomial

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A polynomial with exactly three terms.

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Vertex of a Parabola

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The highest or lowest point of a parabola, depending on its orientation.

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Axis of Symmetry

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A line that divides a parabola into two mirror-image halves.

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Standard Form of a Quadratic Equation

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The form y = ax² + bx + c.

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Factoring a Polynomial

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The process of breaking down a polynomial into simpler components that can be multiplied together.

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Roots of a Polynomial

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The values of x that make the polynomial equal to zero.