College Algebra Final review

Front

What is the point called when a basketball reaches its highest point in its arc?

Back

Maximum Value

Front

What is the horizontal asymptote of the function?

Back

y = 1/2

Front

Identify the slope (m) and y-intercept (b) of the equation y = -x + 4.

Back

m = -1, b = 4

Front

Is (x-8) a factor of (x² - 16x + 64)?

Back

Yes

Front

Which graph represents the equation y = -x + 2?

Back

Graph A

Front

What is a parabola?

Back

A parabola is a symmetric curve formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to its side.

Front

Define the term 'asymptote'.

Back

An asymptote is a line that a graph approaches but never touches.

Front

What does the slope of a line represent?

Back

The slope represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

Front

How do you find the y-intercept of a linear equation?

Back

Set x = 0 in the equation and solve for y.

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

The standard form is ax² + bx + c = 0.