Algebra Vocabulary Complete

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What is the Linear Parent Function?

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y = x

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What does x-intercept mean?

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The point where the line crosses the x-axis.

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What does zero mean in the context of a graph?

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The point where the line crosses the x-axis.

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What does rate of change mean?

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Same as slope.

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What does linear mean?

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An equation or graph that makes a straight line.

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What is the slope of a line?

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The steepness of a line, calculated as rise over run.

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What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?

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y = mx + b

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What does the term 'y-intercept' refer to?

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The point where the line crosses the y-axis.

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What is the difference between a linear function and a nonlinear function?

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A linear function creates a straight line, while a nonlinear function creates a curve.

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What does it mean for a function to be increasing?

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The function's output values rise as the input values increase.