Questions and Answers
What is the formula for the midpoint?
(x₁ + x₂/2, y₁ + y₂/2)
What is the formula for distance between two points?
√(x₂-x₁)²+(y₂-y₁)²
What is the formula for rate of change?
(f(x₂) - f(x₁)) / (x₂ - x₁)
What is the quadratic equation?
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What is the point slope formula?
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Study Notes
Key Formulas in Precalculus
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Midpoint Formula
- Used to find the midpoint between two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) in a Cartesian plane.
- Formula: (x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2
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Distance Formula
- Computes the distance between two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂).
- Formula: √((x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²)
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Rate of Change
- Measures how a quantity changes over an interval, important in calculus for derivatives.
- Formula: (f(x₂) - f(x₁)) / (x₂ - x₁)
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Quadratic Equation
- A fundamental equation in algebra, used to find the roots of a quadratic function ax² + bx + c = 0.
- Formula: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a)
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Point-Slope Form
- Equation of a line given a point (x₁, y₁) on the line and the slope m.
- Formula: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)
Summary of Importance
- These formulas are essential for various applications in geometry, algebra, and calculus, providing foundational skills for problem-solving and analysis in mathematics.
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This quiz covers essential formulas used in precalculus, including the midpoint and distance formulas, rate of change, the quadratic equation, and point-slope form. Understanding these concepts is vital for success in higher-level mathematics such as calculus and algebra. Test your knowledge and strengthen your math skills with this quiz.
