Algebra EOC Review

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What are the zeros of a quadratic function?

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The zeros of a quadratic function are the values of x that make the function equal to zero. They can be found using factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula.

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How do you determine the vertex of a quadratic function from its standard form?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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What does it mean for a quadratic function to open upwards or downwards?

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A quadratic function opens upwards if the coefficient a > 0 and downwards if a < 0.

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How do you add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients.

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What is the difference between exponential growth and decay?

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Exponential growth occurs when a quantity increases by a constant percentage over time, while exponential decay occurs when a quantity decreases by a constant percentage over time.

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What is the formula for exponential decay?

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How do you solve for a variable in an equation?

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To solve for a variable, isolate the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables raised to non-negative integer powers and coefficients.