Algebra EOC Vocabulary

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What does HOY stand for in algebra?

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HOY stands for 'Horizontal Line Equation', which is represented as y = k, where k is a constant.

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What does VUX stand for in algebra?

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VUX stands for 'Vertical Line Equation', which is represented as x = h, where h is a constant.

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In a vertex (x, y), which value represents the minimum point of a parabola?

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The value 'y' represents the minimum point of a parabola.

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What is the point where a graph intersects the x-axis called?

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The point is called the x-intercept.

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What are the x-intercepts of a quadratic equation also known as?

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They are also known as solutions or roots.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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The standard form is ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on its orientation.

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What does the term 'zeros' refer to in algebra?

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Zeros refer to the values of x that make the function equal to zero, also known as the roots.

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What is the difference between a function and a relation?

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A function is a specific type of relation where each input has exactly one output.

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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.