Algebra SOL Vocabulary

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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What does the term 'solution' mean in the context of inequalities?

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A solution to an inequality is any value that makes the inequality true.

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What is a curve of best fit?

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A curve of best fit is a smooth line that best represents the data on a scatter plot.

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What does 'y₁ ~ ax₁² + bx₁ + c' represent?

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This equation represents a quadratic function used to create a curve of best fit in a graphing calculator.

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What is the x-intercept of a graph?

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The x-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the x-axis, meaning the value of y is zero.

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What is the y-intercept of a graph?

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The y-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the y-axis, meaning the value of x is zero.

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What is the domain of a function?

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

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What is the range of a function?

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

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What are roots of a function?

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Roots are the values of x that make the function equal to zero.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.