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Algebra Foundations

Vocabulary activities associated with Algebra Foundations and Algebra I

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Arithmetic SequenceA number sequence formed by adding a fixed number to each previous term.
EquationA mathematical sentence that uses an equal sign.
FunctionA relation that assigns exactly one value in the range to one value in the domain.
InterceptsThe point where a line crosses either the x- or y- axis.
Linear EquationAn equation whose graph forms a straight line.
Negative ReciprocalA number of the form –b/a, where a/b is a nonzero rational number. The product of a number and its negative reciprocal is
Ordered PairTwo numbers that identify the location of a point.
Parallel LinesTwo lines in the same plane that never intersect. Parallel lines have the same slope.
RangeThe set of all second coordinates of a function.
SlopeThe ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change.
Dependent VariableA variable that provides the output values of a function.
EvaluateSubstitute a given number for each variable and then simplify.
Independent VariableA variable that provides the input values of a function.
Line of Best FitThe most accurate trend line on a scatter plot showing the relationship between two sets of data.
Literal EquationAn equation involving two or more variables.
Order of OperationsGroup; Simplify; Multiply and Divide; Add and Subtract
OutlierA data value that is much higher or lower than the other data values in the set.
Perpendicular LinesLines that intersect to form right angles. Two lines are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is -1.
Rate of ChangeThe relationship between two quantities that are changing. The rate of change is also call slope.
TermA number, variable, or the product or quotient of a number and one or more variables.


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