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What is the intersection of two planes?

  • A point
  • A plane
  • A surface
  • A line (correct)

    • What is the unit of measurement for capacity?

  • Liters (L) and grams (g)
  • Seconds (s) and minutes (min)
  • Meters (m) and centimeters (cm)
  • Liters (L) and milliliters (mL) (correct)

    • What is the difference between precision and accuracy?

  • Precision is a measure of time, while accuracy is a measure of length
  • Precision is how close measurements are to the true value, while accuracy is how close measurements are to each other
  • Precision is how close measurements are to each other, while accuracy is how close a measurement is to the true value (correct)
  • Precision is the same as accuracy

    • What is the name of the angle that is greater than 90° but less than 180°?

    <p>Obtuse angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the perimeter of a shape?

    <p>The distance around a shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conversion factor for inches to centimeters?

    <p>1 inch = 2.54 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of an exponential function?

    <p>All positive real numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the degree of the polynomial function f(x) = 2x^2 + 3x - 4?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of polynomial function has only one term?

    <p>Monomial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the domain of an exponential function?

    <p>All real numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a real-world application of exponential functions?

    <p>Modeling chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the graph of an exponential function?

    <p>It has a horizontal asymptote at y = 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of polynomial function has two terms?

    <p>Binomial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the graph of a polynomial function?

    <p>It can have multiple local maxima and minima</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of an exponential function?

    <p>A function of the form f(x) = a^x</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a real-world application of polynomial functions?

    <p>Modeling motion along a curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geometry

    Points, Lines, and Planes

    • A point is a location in space, represented by a set of coordinates (x, y, z)
    • A line is a set of points that extend infinitely in two directions
    • A plane is a flat surface that extends infinitely in all directions
    • Intersections:
      • Two lines intersect at a point
      • A line and a plane intersect at a line
      • Two planes intersect at a line

    Angles and Measurement

    • Angle: formed by two rays sharing a common endpoint (vertex)
    • Types of angles:
      • Acute (< 90°)
      • Right (= 90°)
      • Obtuse (> 90°)
      • Straight (= 180°)
    • Angle measurement:
      • Degrees (°)
      • Radians (rad)

    Properties of Shapes

    • Congruent shapes: same size and shape
    • Similar shapes: same shape, but not necessarily same size
    • Properties:
      • Perimeter: distance around a shape
      • Area: size of a shape's interior
      • Volume: amount of space inside a 3D shape

    Measurement

    Units of Measurement

    • Length: meters (m), centimeters (cm), millimeters (mm)
    • Capacity: liters (L), milliliters (mL)
    • Mass: grams (g), kilograms (kg)
    • Time: seconds (s), minutes (min), hours (h)

    Converting Units

    • Conversion between units:
      • Length: 1 m = 100 cm = 1000 mm
      • Capacity: 1 L = 1000 mL
      • Mass: 1 kg = 1000 g
    • Conversion factors:
      • 1 inch = 2.54 cm
      • 1 foot = 12 inches

    Precision and Accuracy

    • Precision: how close measurements are to each other
    • Accuracy: how close a measurement is to the true value
    • Rounding and estimating:
      • Rounding: to a specific number of decimal places
      • Estimating: approximating a value to a rough estimate

    Geometry

    Points, Lines, and Planes

    • A point is a location in space, represented by a set of coordinates (x, y, z).
    • A line is a set of points that extend infinitely in two directions.
    • A plane is a flat surface that extends infinitely in all directions.
    • Intersections between geometric objects:
      • Two lines intersect at a single point.
      • A line and a plane intersect at a line.
      • Two planes intersect at a line.

    Angles and Measurement

    • An angle is formed by two rays sharing a common endpoint (vertex).
    • Types of angles:
      • Acute angles are less than 90°.
      • Right angles are equal to 90°.
      • Obtuse angles are greater than 90°.
      • Straight angles are equal to 180°.
    • Angle measurement units:
      • Degrees (°).
      • Radians (rad).

    Properties of Shapes

    • Congruent shapes have the same size and shape.
    • Similar shapes have the same shape, but not necessarily the same size.
    • Properties of shapes:
      • Perimeter is the distance around a shape.
      • Area is the size of a shape's interior.
      • Volume is the amount of space inside a 3D shape.

    Measurement

    Units of Measurement

    • Length units:
      • Meters (m).
      • Centimeters (cm).
      • Millimeters (mm).
    • Capacity units:
      • Liters (L).
      • Milliliters (mL).
    • Mass units:
      • Grams (g).
      • Kilograms (kg).
    • Time units:
      • Seconds (s).
      • Minutes (min).
      • Hours (h).

    Converting Units

    • Conversion between units:
      • 1 meter equals 100 centimeters or 1000 millimeters.
      • 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters.
      • 1 kilogram equals 1000 grams.
    • Conversion factors:
      • 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters.
      • 1 foot equals 12 inches.

    Precision and Accuracy

    • Precision refers to how close measurements are to each other.
    • Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true value.
    • Rounding and estimating:
      • Rounding involves rounding to a specific number of decimal places.
      • Estimating involves approximating a value to a rough estimate.

    Exponential Functions

    • An exponential function is a function of the form f(x) = a^x, where a is a positive real number and x is a real number.
    • The domain of an exponential function is all real numbers.
    • The range of an exponential function is all positive real numbers.
    • Exponential functions are always increasing or always decreasing, but never constant.
    • The graph of an exponential function has a horizontal asymptote at y = 0.
    • The graph of an exponential function increases rapidly as x increases.
    • The graph of an exponential function can be shifted vertically or horizontally by adding or multiplying by a constant.
    • Exponential functions can model population growth over time.
    • Exponential functions can model compound interest in finance.
    • Exponential functions can model chemical reactions and decay.

    Polynomial Functions

    • A polynomial function is a function of the form f(x) = a_n*x^n + a_(n-1)*x^(n-1) +...+ a_1*x + a_0, where a_n is a non-zero real number and n is a non-negative integer.
    • The degree of a polynomial function is the highest power of x.
    • The domain of a polynomial function is all real numbers.
    • The range of a polynomial function depends on the degree and coefficients of the polynomial.
    • The graph of a polynomial function can have multiple local maxima and minima.
    • The graph of a polynomial function can have vertical asymptotes.
    • The graph of a polynomial function can be shifted vertically or horizontally by adding or multiplying by a constant.
    • Monomials are polynomials with one term.
    • Binomials are polynomials with two terms.
    • Trinomials are polynomials with three terms.
    • Polynomial functions can model the trajectory of a projectile under gravity.
    • Polynomial functions can model the cost of producing a certain quantity of goods.
    • Polynomial functions can model the behavior of electrical circuits.

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