Semester 1 Algebra Vocab

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What is a VARIABLE in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does the term SLOPE refer to in a graph?

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The measure of the steepness or incline of a line, calculated as the rise over run.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the SLOPE-INTERCEPT FORM of a linear equation?

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The form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What type of function is represented by a straight line?

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Linear function.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What is a COEFFICIENT in algebra?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, placed before the variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does the term INTERCEPT mean in a graph?

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The point where a line crosses the axes; specifically, the y-intercept is where x=0.

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What is the difference between a LINEAR and a QUADRATIC function?

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A linear function graphs to a straight line, while a quadratic function graphs to a parabola.

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What is the definition of a CONSTANT in algebra?

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A fixed value that does not change, often represented by a number.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean for a slope to be POSITIVE?

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The line rises from left to right, indicating that as x increases, y also increases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean for a slope to be NEGATIVE?

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The line falls from left to right, indicating that as x increases, y decreases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5