NC MATH 3 EOC REVIEW 4

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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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How do you determine if a relation is a function?

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A relation is a function if every input (x-value) has exactly one output (y-value). This can be checked using the vertical line test.

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What is the difference between linear and nonlinear functions?

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Linear functions have a constant rate of change and graph as straight lines, while nonlinear functions do not have a constant rate of change and can graph as curves.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

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The slope-intercept form 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 does the term 'domain' refer to in a function?

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The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (x-values) for which the function is defined.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

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What is the range of a function?

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The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (y-values) that the function can produce.

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What is a polynomial function?

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A polynomial function is a function that can be expressed in the form f(x) = a_nx^n + a_(n-1)x^(n-1) + ... + a_1x + a_0, where a_n, a_(n-1), ..., a_0 are constants and n is a non-negative integer.

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

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A rational function is a ratio of two polynomials, while an irrational function involves roots or radicals that cannot be expressed as a ratio of polynomials.

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What is the purpose of factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is used to simplify expressions, solve equations, and find the roots of polynomial functions.