Algebra EoC Vocabulary

Front

Where does the line cross the y-axis?

Back

Y-Intercept

Front

How do you find the perimeter of a square/rectangle?

Back

2length + 2width

Front

What is the formula used to solve quadratic equations?

Back

Quadratic Formula

Front

What is the constant term in the polynomial 2x^3 - 8x^2 + 3x - 7?

Back

-7

Front

What is the lowest point of a quadratic function called?

Back

Minimum

Front

What is the highest point of a quadratic function called?

Back

Maximum

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax^2 + bx + c

Front

What does the vertex of a parabola represent?

Back

The maximum or minimum point of the quadratic function.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

Back

A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror images.

Front

What is the difference between the x-intercept and y-intercept?

Back

X-intercept is where the graph crosses the x-axis; Y-intercept is where it crosses the y-axis.