caaspp prep #1

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What is a radical expression?

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A radical expression is an expression that includes a root, such as a square root, cube root, etc. For example, @@ ext{radical expression} = ext{ } oot{n}{x}@@.

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To simplify radical expressions, factor the radicand into perfect squares (or cubes) and simplify accordingly. For example, @@ ext{Simplify } oot{2}{x^3} = x oot{2}{x}@@.

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards.

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How do you find the vertex of a quadratic function in standard form?

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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An equation has no solution when there are no values that satisfy the equation, often resulting in a contradiction.

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What is the process to solve a linear equation?

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

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What does it mean for an equation to have infinitely many solutions?

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An equation has infinitely many solutions when any value of the variable satisfies the equation, often resulting in a true statement.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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How do you determine if a quadratic equation opens upwards or downwards?

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