Algebra C&C Unit 3 Vocab Flashcard

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What is a Linear Function?

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A function that represents a straight line on the coordinate plane.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What is an Inequality?

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The relationship between two values showing if one is less than, greater than, or simply not equal to another value. (<, >, ≤ or ≥)

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is an Explicit Formula?

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Expresses the nth term of a sequence in terms of n.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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What is a Solution Set?

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The set of two or more linear inequalities involving the same variables x and y.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What is a Linear Inequality?

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A mathematical expression in which two expressions are compared using the inequality symbol. Almost the same as a linear equation, except the equals sign is replaced with an inequality.

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What is a Linear Equation?

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An equation that represents a straight line when graphed on a coordinate plane.

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What is the Slope of a Line?

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The measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the rise over run (change in y over change in x).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the 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.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a System of Equations?

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A set of two or more equations with the same variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is a Graph of an Inequality?

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A visual representation of the solutions to an inequality on a coordinate plane.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12