Final Exam Review (Algebra 2)

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What is the definition of an absolute value function?

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How do you find the slope of a line given two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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What does the rate of growth represent in an exponential function?

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How do you evaluate a function at a specific point, such as f(-3)?

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To evaluate a function at a specific point, substitute the value into the function's equation and simplify.

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What is the formula for calculating the total cost of a service with tiered pricing?

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The total cost can be calculated by applying the different rates to the corresponding hours worked, summing them up for the total.

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, representing the value of y when x = 0.

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

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How do you determine if a function is increasing or decreasing?

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A function is increasing if its slope is positive and decreasing if its slope is negative over an interval.

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What is the formula for the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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What does it mean for a function to be continuous?

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A function is continuous if there are no breaks, jumps, or holes in its graph, meaning it can be drawn without lifting the pencil.