STAAR Algebra 1 - Vocabulary

Front

What is the parent function of a graph that shows exponential growth?

Back

Exponential function.

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What are all possible x values of a function called?

Back

Domain.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a parabola?

Back

Maximum.

Front

What is the parent function of a graph that is a straight line?

Back

Linear function.

Front

What is the parent function of a graph that forms a U-shape?

Back

Quadratic function.

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a parabola?

Back

Minimum.

Front

What is the range of a function?

Back

All possible y values of a function.

Front

What does the x-intercept of a graph represent?

Back

The point where the graph crosses the x-axis.

Front

What does the y-intercept of a graph represent?

Back

The point where the graph crosses the y-axis.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

Back

A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves.