Algebra Midterm Formula Review

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A function notation such as f(x) is the same thing as stating __________.

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y =

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What is the slope formula?

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The slope formula is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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Where does the line cross the x-axis?

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X-Intercept

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What is the constant of the polynomial 2x^3 - 8x^2 + 3x - 7?

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-7

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Write the expression in radical form: 4^{\frac{3}{2}}.

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\left(\sqrt{4}\right)^3

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What is the definition of a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What is the degree of the polynomial 5x^4 - 3x^2 + 2?

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4

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What does the term 'slope' represent in a linear function?

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The slope represents the rate of change of the function, indicating how steep the line is.

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What is the y-intercept of a line?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

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How do you find the x-intercept of a function?

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Set y = 0 and solve for x.