Algebra 2 Semester 1 Final

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What is the process of solving a quadratic equation by factoring?

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To solve a quadratic equation by factoring, express the equation in the form of (ax + b)(cx + d) = 0, then set each factor equal to zero and solve for x.

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What is the range of a function?

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The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (y-values) that the function can produce.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written in descending order of the degree of its terms, from the highest degree to the lowest.

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How do you solve an equation with a fractional exponent?

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To solve an equation with a fractional exponent, isolate the term with the exponent and raise both sides of the equation to the reciprocal of the fractional exponent.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What does it mean for a function to be increasing?

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A function is increasing on an interval if, for any two points in that interval, the function's value at the second point is greater than at the first point.

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic function?

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

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A linear function has a constant rate of change and is represented by a straight line, while a quadratic function has a variable rate of change and is represented by a parabola.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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