Math 2 Review

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What is the parent function of a quadratic equation?

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The parent function of a quadratic equation is the function represented by the equation y = x^2.

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State the postulate that proves two triangles are similar if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle.

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The postulate is SAS (Side-Angle-Side) similarity postulate.

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True or False: All corresponding angles in congruent figures are congruent.

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True.

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What is the box method used for in algebra?

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The box method is used for multiplying polynomials, particularly for visualizing the distribution of terms.

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Factor the expression d^2 - 10d + 25.

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(d - 5)(d - 5) or (d - 5)^2.

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What is the general form of a linear function?

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The general form of a linear function is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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Define a cubic function.

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A cubic function is a polynomial function of degree three, typically expressed as f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d.

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What does the term 'congruent' mean in geometry?

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Congruent means that two figures have the same shape and size.

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What is the difference between similar and congruent triangles?

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Similar triangles have the same shape but may differ in size, while congruent triangles are identical in both shape and size.

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle is given by the formula A = 1/2 * base * height.