Algebra 2 Semester Exam Part 1 - Continued

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What is a system of equations?

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A set of two or more equations with the same variables. The solution is the point(s) where the equations intersect.

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How do you find the y-intercept of an equation?

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To find the y-intercept, set x = 0 in the equation and solve for y.

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means rewriting it as a product of its factors.

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

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A linear equation has a degree of 1 (e.g., y = mx + b), while a quadratic equation has a degree of 2 (e.g., y = ax^2 + bx + c).

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What is the process of completing the square?

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What is a polynomial?

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What is the difference of squares?

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

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How do you solve a system of equations using substitution?

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To solve by substitution, solve one equation for one variable and substitute that expression into the other equation.