Algebra 1 EOC Vocabulary

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right), often abbreviated as PEMDAS.

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What is a linear equation?

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What does the slope of a line represent?

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The slope of a line represents the rate of change of the y-coordinate with respect to the x-coordinate, indicating how steep the line is.

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What is the y-intercept of a line?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented by the value of y when x = 0.

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What is a function?

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is the one that is changed or controlled in an experiment, while the dependent variable is the one that is measured or affected.

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What is a quadratic equation?

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