Algebra Vocabulary

Front

What is a function with a constant rate of change (slope) that, when graphed, is a straight line?

Back

Linear function

Front

Which of the following is an equation? 4x = 9, 4x - 9, 4x, - 9

Back

4x = 9

Front

What must equations have?

Back

=

Front

What do we see these symbols with: ≠, =, ≤, ≥?

Back

Inequality

Front

What is the shape of the graph of a quadratic function?

Back

Parabola

Front

What is the term for a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal?

Back

Equation

Front

What is a mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators but does not have an equality sign?

Back

Expression

Front

What is the term for a function that has a variable raised to the second power?

Back

Quadratic function

Front

What is the point where a graph intersects the y-axis called?

Back

Y-intercept

Front

What is the term for a function that grows at a rate proportional to its current value?

Back

Exponential function