NYS Algebra Regents Vocabulary Review

Front

range, dependent variable, output

Back

names for y

Front

domain, independent variable, input

Back

names for x

Front

function

Back

Special relation where each x-value is paired with ONLY ONE y-value. (x-values DO NOT repeat, it passes the vertical line test)

Front

Changing the "b" in the slope-intercept form of the equation of a line changes what?

Back

y-intercept

Front

What does changing the "m" in the slope-intercept form of a line's equation change?

Back

slope

Front

A graph that looks like a U

Back

quadratic

Front

a graph that looks like a V

Back

absolute value

Front

A graph that looks like a straight line.

Back

linear

Front

A graph that looks like a ramp.

Back

Exponential

Front

Perpendicular lines have slopes that are

Back

negative reciprocal slopes