Algebra STAAR EOC Vocabulary Review

Front

What form is represented by the equation y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)?

Back

Point-Slope Form

Front

What makes two lines perpendicular?

Back

Opposite/ Reciprocal Slope

Front

When raising an exponent to another exponent, what do you do with the exponents?

Back

Multiply

Front

If the graph of y = ax² + bx + c is wider, what must be true about 'a'?

Back

0 < a < 1

Front

What type of graph is represented by a linear equation?

Back

Linear

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b

Front

What does 'm' represent in the slope-intercept form?

Back

The slope of the line

Front

What does 'b' represent in the slope-intercept form?

Back

The y-intercept of the line

Front

What is the standard form of a linear equation?

Back

Ax + By = C

Front

What is the quadratic formula used for?

Back

To find the roots of a quadratic equation, x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a