Mathematical Functions and Graphs

Front

function

Back

a clearly defined rule that converts an input into exactly ONE output.

Front

domain

Back

the input values of a function

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range

Back

the output values of a function

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min

Back

the lowest point of the function

Front

max

Back

the highest point of the function

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y-intercept

Back

where the graph crosses the y-axis

Front

x-intercept

Back

where the graph crosses the x-axis

Front

slope

Back

average rate of change (will be constant for a line)

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parabola

Back

the shape of a quadratic equation

Front

vertical line test

Back

used to determine if something is a function or not. If you drop a vertical line and it hits more than once than it is NOT a function.