Last Algebra 1 EOC Review !!

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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Define slope in the context of a linear equation.

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Slope is a measure of the steepness of a line, represented by 'm' in the equation y = mx + b. It is calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise/run).

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What is the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented by 'b' in the equation y = mx + b.

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How do you solve a system of equations using substitution?

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To solve a system of equations using substitution, solve one equation for one variable, then substitute that expression into the other equation to find the value of the second variable.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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The quadratic formula is used to find the solutions of a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0. It is given by x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a).

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Define a polynomial function.

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A polynomial function is a function that can be expressed in the form f(x) = a_nx^n + a_(n-1)x^(n-1) + ... + a_1x + a_0, where a_n, a_(n-1), ..., a_0 are constants and n is a non-negative integer.

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What is the difference between a rational and an irrational number?

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A rational number can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, while an irrational number cannot be expressed as a simple fraction and has a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal expansion.

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How do you factor a quadratic expression?

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To factor a quadratic expression of the form ax^2 + bx + c, find two numbers that multiply to ac and add to b, then rewrite the expression as (px + q)(rx + s).

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b): a² + b² = c².

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Define an exponential function.

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An exponential function is a mathematical function of the form f(x) = a * b^x, where a is a constant, b is a positive real number, and x is the exponent.