Math VocabularMath Vocab Set 1

Front

What is a definition of a function?

Back

Each input (x) has exactly one output (y)

Front

Which is a key word that represents an exponential function?

Back

rate

Front

What does it mean to square a number?

Back

Multiply the number by itself

Front

What is another name of the vertex of a quadratic?

Back

turning point

Front

You need to find a pattern in your table for a linear equation. True or False?

Back

False

Front

What is the slope of a line?

Back

The rate of change of y with respect to x.

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

Front

What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?

Back

The value of y when x is 0.

Front

What is the quadratic formula?

Back

x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a

Front

What are the roots of a quadratic equation?

Back

The values of x where the quadratic equals zero.