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What is the definition of a function in mathematics?

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A function is a relation that assigns exactly one output for each input from a given set, known as the domain.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is the quadratic formula?

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The quadratic formula is used to find the solutions of a quadratic equation and is given by x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a).

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What does it mean for a function to be increasing?

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A function is increasing on an interval if, for any two points x1 and x2 in that interval, if x1 < x2 then f(x1) < f(x2).

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex of a parabola is the point where the parabola changes direction, and it can be found using the formula (-b/(2a), f(-b/(2a))) for a quadratic function in standard form.

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What is the difference between a rational and an irrational number?

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A rational number can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, while an irrational number cannot be expressed as a simple fraction.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b): a² + b² = c².

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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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 system of equations is a set of two or more equations with the same variables, and the solution is the set of values that satisfy all equations simultaneously.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated or changed, while the dependent variable is the variable that is measured or affected.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables raised to non-negative integer powers and coefficients, such as 2x² + 3x + 5.