Algebra 1 Chapter 8 Vocabulary

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What is a binomial?

An expression with only one term

A particular kind of mathematical curve shaped like a 'U'

A polynomial that can be factored as the product of the sum and difference of two terms

An expression that is the sum or difference of exactly two terms (correct)

What does it mean to factor an expression?

To write an expression as a product of expressions.

What is a generic rectangle used for?

To visualize multiplying expressions without algebra tiles.

What does a graph represent?

Numerical information spatially. Signup and view all the answers

Define a monomial.

An expression with only one term. Signup and view all the answers

A parabola is shaped like a 'U'.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is completing the square?

A way to convert a quadratic equation in standard form into perfect square form. Signup and view all the answers

What is the product in mathematics?

The result of multiplying. Signup and view all the answers

The Zero Product Property states that when the product of two factors is zero, one of the factors must equal zero.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is a quadratic equation?

An equation written in the form $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ where a, b, and c are real numbers and a is non-zero. Signup and view all the answers

Describe perfect square trinomials.

Trinomials of the form $a^2x^2 + 2abx + b^2$, where a and b are non-zero real numbers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a root in mathematics?

A solution of an equation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a y-intercept?

The point where a graph intersects the y-axis. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'solution' refer to in an equation?

The number or numbers that make the equation or inequality true. Signup and view all the answers

What is a table in mathematics?

A representation of numerical information organized into columns and rows. Signup and view all the answers

What is standard form in the context of quadratic expressions?

A quadratic expression in the form $ax^2 + bx + c$. Signup and view all the answers

What is an x-intercept?

The point where a graph intersects the x-axis. Signup and view all the answers

What are zeros in mathematics?

The values of x that make a quadratic equation equal zero. Signup and view all the answers

What is the vertex of a parabola?

The highest or lowest point on the graph. Signup and view all the answers

What is Graphing form?

The form of an equation of a function or relation that shows key information about the graph. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference of two squares?

A polynomial that can be factored as the product of the sum and difference of two terms. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'factored completely' mean?

No factor of a polynomial can be factored further using integer coefficients. Signup and view all the answers

Define the sum in mathematics.

The result of adding two or more numbers. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Algebra Vocabulary

Binomial: An expression consisting of two terms connected by addition or subtraction, where each term is a monomial.
Factor: The process of expressing an algebraic expression as a product of its factors.
Generic Rectangle: A visual aid for understanding multiplication of expressions without the need for algebra tiles.
Graph: A visual representation of numerical data, showcasing relationships spatially.
Monomial: An algebraic expression that contains only one term.
Parabola: A specific type of curve in mathematics resembling a "U" shape, commonly associated with quadratic functions.
Completing the Square: A technique for transforming a standard form quadratic equation into a perfect square format.
Product: The outcome obtained from multiplying two or more numbers or expressions together.
Zero Product Property: A principle stating that if the product of multiple factors equals zero, at least one of those factors must also be zero.
Quadratic Equation: An equation represented as ( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 ), where ( a ), ( b ), and ( c ) are real numbers and ( a \neq 0 ).
Perfect Square Trinomials: Trinomials structured as ( a^2x^2 + 2abx + b^2 ), involving non-zero real numbers ( a ) and ( b ).
Root: The value that solves an equation, often where the expression equals zero.
Y-Intercept: The coordinate point at which a graph crosses the y-axis.
Solution: The value(s) that can be substituted into an equation or inequality to make it true.
Table: A method of organizing numerical data into rows and columns for clarity and ease of comparison.
Standard Form: A representation of a quadratic expression structured as ( ax^2 + bx + c ).
X-Intercept: The coordinate point where a graph intersects the x-axis.
Zeros: The specific values of ( x ) that result in the quadratic equation equating to zero.
Vertex of a Parabola: The critical point on the graph that indicates the highest or lowest value of the function.
Graphing Form: A specific equation layout that highlights the essential characteristics of the graph.
Difference of Two Squares: A polynomial that can be factored into the product of two binomials representing the sum and difference of two terms.
Factored Completely: A polynomial expression that cannot be factored any further using integer coefficients.
Sum: The resulting value obtained when adding two or more numbers together.

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