| A | B |
| standard form | f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c |
| vertex form | f(x) = a(x-h)^2 + k |
| roots | solutions of a quadratic equation |
| quadratic equation | x = -b +- sq.rt. of b^2 -4ac over 2a |
| vertex | max or min point of a parabola |
| axis of symmetry | the line about which a parabola is symmetric |
| fators | #s variables etc. multiplied to obtain a product |
| prime number | a whole # greater than 1, that has exactly 2 factors, the #1 and itself |
| foil | first outer inner last |
| polynomial | monomial or the sum of monomials |
| trinomial | 3 terms |
| binomial | 2 terms |
| consistent | at least one solution |
| inconsistent | no solution |
| independent | exactly one solution |
| dependent | infinate #of solutions |
| relation | set of ordered pairs |
| domain | set of all first coordinates |