STAAR Algebra 1: Linear Functions Vocab Flashcard

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What is the slope of a line on a graph?

Back

The steepness of a line on a graph.

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What does it mean for a function to be exponential?

Back

The function has an exponential rate of change.

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What is the range of a function?

Back

The set of y-values for a function.

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What is the y-intercept?

Back

The y-coordinate of a point where a graph crosses the y-axis.

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What does it mean for a function to be linear?

Back

The function has a constant rate of change.

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What is a linear function?

Back

A function that can be graphically represented as a straight line.

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What is the domain of a function?

Back

The set of x-values for a function.

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What is a function?

Back

A relation that assigns exactly one output for each input.

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What is a coordinate plane?

Back

A two-dimensional surface formed by the intersection of a horizontal line (x-axis) and a vertical line (y-axis).

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What is a point on a graph?

Back

A specific location defined by an ordered pair (x, y).