Algebra Vocabulary

Algebra Vocabulary

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Mathematics

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of 'rate of change'?

Back

The rate of change describes how a quantity changes in relation to another quantity, often represented as the slope of a line on a graph.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does f(4) represent in function notation?

Back

f(4) represents the output of the function f when the input is 4, often visualized as the y-coordinate of the point (4, f(4)) on a graph.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a parabola?

Back

The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves, typically represented as x = a, where a is the x-coordinate of the vertex.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of 'slope'?

Back

The slope is a measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the ratio of the rise (change in y) to the run (change in x).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the equation y - 3 = -2(x + 6) represent?

Back

This equation is in point-slope form, indicating a line with a slope of -2 that passes through the point (-6, 3).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the y-intercept of a linear equation?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the x-intercept of a linear equation?

Back

The x-intercept is the point where the line crosses the x-axis, represented as (a, 0) in the equation y = mx + b.

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