Algebra Vocabulary #3

Front

A function with a constant rate of change (slope). When graphed it is a straight line.

Back

Linear function

Front

The equation y=mx+b, where m = slope, b = y-intercept, (x,y) is a point on the line

Back

Slope-Intercept Form

Front

The rate of change. Ratio of the change in output (y) to the change in input (x)

Back

Slope

Front

The point a graph crosses the y-axis (x=0)

Back

Y-Intercept

Front

a mathematical function of the following form: ƒ(x) = a^x

Back

Exponential function

Front

A function in the form f(x) = ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are numbers with a not equal to zero.

Back

Quadratic function

Front

The coefficient of the first term of a polynomial when written in descending order of exponents

Back

leading coefficient

Front

The shape of the graph of a quadratic function

Back

parabola

Front

a parabola's turning point

Back

vertex

Front

A turning point where the function was decreasing (going down) and changes to increasing (going up)

Back

minimum