NC MATH 3 EOC REVIEW 5

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What is an x-intercept?

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An x-intercept is a point on the graph of a function where the value of y is zero. It is found by setting the function equal to zero and solving for x.

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How do you find the distance between two x-intercepts?

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To find the distance between two x-intercepts, subtract the smaller x-intercept from the larger x-intercept. The absolute value of the result gives the distance.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What does it mean for two functions to intersect?

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Two functions intersect at points where their outputs (y-values) are equal for the same input (x-value).

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the significance of the smallest x-intercept in a function?

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The smallest x-intercept indicates the first point where the function crosses the x-axis, which can be important for understanding the function's behavior.

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If f(x) = x^2 - 4, what are the x-intercepts?

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The x-intercepts are found by solving x^2 - 4 = 0, which gives x = -2 and x = 2.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.B.3B

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8A

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What is the formula for the distance between two points on a number line?

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The distance between two points a and b on a number line is |a - b|.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How can you determine if a function is increasing or decreasing?

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A function is increasing if its derivative is positive over an interval and decreasing if its derivative is negative.

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What is the relationship between the roots of a polynomial and its x-intercepts?

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The roots of a polynomial are the values of x that make the polynomial equal to zero, which correspond to the x-intercepts of its graph.

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What does it mean for a function to have multiple x-intercepts?

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A function with multiple x-intercepts crosses the x-axis at more than one point, indicating that it has more than one solution for f(x) = 0.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7C

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How do you graph a quadratic function?

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To graph a quadratic function, identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, and x-intercepts, then plot points and draw a parabola.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A