Algebra 1 Vocabulary words

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explicit expression

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an expression in terms of a finite number of well-known functions

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properties of exponents

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a rule that gives a number that shows how many times you should multiply a number to itself

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arithmetic sequences

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a sequence where the difference between one term and the next is a constant

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decay

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the reduction of an amount by a consistent percentage at a rate over a period of time

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geometric sequences

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a sequence where each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous one by a constant

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linear equation

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an equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b

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quadratic equation

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an equation that can be expressed in the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants

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function

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a relation that assigns exactly one output for each input

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slope

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the measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the rise over run

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y-intercept

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