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Praxis 5162 Algebra Flashcards

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What is a recursive function?

  • A function that does not depend on previous terms.
  • A function that can only be used once.
  • A function that goes step by step. (correct)
  • A function with only one output.

    • What defines an explicit function?

    A function in which the dependent variable can be expressed directly in terms of the independent variable.

    What is a composite function?

    A combination of two functions where the output of the first function becomes the input for the second function.

    What is the vertex form of a quadratic function?

    <p>y = a(x - h)² + k</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vertex of a quadratic function?

    <p>(h, k)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The product of a rational number and an irrational number is always irrational.

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

    The sum of two irrational numbers is always irrational.

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

    The product of two irrational numbers can be either real or irrational.

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

    The sum of a rational number and an irrational number is always rational.

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

    What is an arithmetic sequence?

    <p>A sequence where each term is found by adding the same number to the previous term.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a geometric sequence?

    <p>A sequence where each term is found by multiplying the previous term by the same number.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for a geometric sequence?

    <p>A(n) = a1 * r^(n - 1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Distance Formula?

    <p>d = √[(x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the midpoint formula?

    <p>((x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are inverse functions?

    <p>Functions that switch x and y and solve for y.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a piecewise function?

    <p>A function composed of two or more functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is compound interest?

    <p>Interest earned on both the principal amount and any interest already earned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Compound Interest Formula?

    <p>A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is exponential growth?

    <p>A growth pattern where individuals reproduce at a constant rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the absolute value function?

    <p>f(x) = |x|</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Discriminant?

    <p>b² - 4ac</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a positive discriminant indicate?

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

    What does a negative discriminant indicate?

    <p>No real solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a zero discriminant indicate?

    <p>1 real solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average rate of change formula?

    <p>(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An even function is symmetrical with respect to the y-axis.

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

    An odd function is symmetrical with respect to the origin.

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

    What is an inverse function?

    <p>A function in which two variables are inversely proportional.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is standard deviation?

    <p>A measure of variability that describes the average distance of every score from the mean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is linear regression?

    <p>A method of finding the best model for a linear relationship between explanatory and response variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a linear regression equation?

    <p>The equation for the line of best fit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the domain represented on a graph?

    <p>How far left to how far right, all x values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the range represented on a graph?

    <p>How far down to how far up, all y values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

    <p>y = mx + b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard form of a linear equation?

    <p>Ax + By = C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a quadratic function?

    <p>A function that can be expressed in the form f(x) = ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are real numbers and a ≠ 0.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Exponential Function Equation?

    <p>y = ab^x</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A positive value of 'a' in a quadratic function results in a parabola that opens down.

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

    A negative value of 'a' in a quadratic function results in a parabola that opens up.

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

    What is the axis of symmetry for a quadratic function?

    <p>x = -b / (2a)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformation does a negative 'a' value apply?

    <p>Flips the parabola.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'h' value in transformations indicate?

    <p>Left/right movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'k' value in transformations indicate?

    <p>Up/down movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the parent function of a quadratic?

    <p>y = x²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Irrational numbers can be expressed as a ratio of two integers.

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

    What are imaginary numbers?

    <p>Square roots of negative numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mean absolute deviation?

    <p>The average distance between each data value and the mean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is variance?

    <p>Standard deviation squared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a normal distribution curve?

    <p>The bell-shaped curve that results from plotting continuous variation data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are matrices?

    <p>An arrangement of numbers in rows and columns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is scalar multiplication?

    <p>The process of multiplying each element of a matrix by a real number.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Functions and Sequences

    • Recursive Function: A function that calculates successive values step by step starting from an initial condition.
    • Explicit Function: A function that defines the dependent variable directly in terms of the independent variable.
    • Composite Function: A function formed by applying one function to the results of another, where the output from the first serves as the input for the second.
    • Piecewise Function: A function consisting of multiple sub-functions, each applicable to a specific interval of the domain.
    • Inverse Function: Achieved by switching the dependent and independent variables and solving for the new dependent variable.

    Quadratic Functions

    • Vertex Form: Represents a quadratic function as ( y = a(x-h)^2 + k ), where (h, k) is the vertex.
    • Vertex: Key point of a quadratic function represented as (h, k).
    • Axis of Symmetry: A vertical line given by ( x = -\frac{b}{2a} ) that bisects the parabola.

    Sequence Types

    • Arithmetic Sequence: Each term is generated by adding a constant to the previous term.
    • Geometric Sequence: Each term is created by multiplying the previous term by a constant ratio.
    • Geometric Sequence Formula: Defined as ( A(n) = a_1 r^{n-1} ).

    Formulas and Calculations

    • Distance Formula: Used to calculate the distance between two points: ( d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2} ).
    • Midpoint Formula: Provides the midpoint of a line segment as ( \left(\frac{x_1+x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1+y_2}{2}\right) ).
    • Compound Interest Formula: Given by ( A = P(1+\frac{r}{n})^{nt} ) for calculating compound interest over time.

    Discriminants

    • Discriminant: Calculated as ( b^2 - 4ac ) to determine the nature of the roots of a quadratic equation.
    • Positive Discriminant: Indicates two real solutions.
    • Negative Discriminant: Suggests no real solutions exist.
    • Zero Discriminant: Indicates exactly one real solution.

    Function Types

    • Even Function: Exhibits symmetry about the y-axis, characterized by ( f(x) = f(-x) ).
    • Odd Function: Exhibits symmetry about the origin, shown by ( f(-x) = -f(x) ).

    Statistical Concepts

    • Standard Deviation: Measures variability, quantifying average distances of scores from the mean.
    • Variance: Defined as the square of the standard deviation.
    • Mean Absolute Deviation: The average of the distances between each data point and the mean.

    Graphical Analysis

    • Domain: Represents the set of all possible x-values of a function.
    • Range: Represents the set of all possible y-values of a function.
    • Slope-Intercept Form: Written as ( y = mx + b ), where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
    • Standard Form: Represented as ( Ax + By = C ).

    Miscellaneous Concepts

    • Exponential Growth: Describes populations reproducing at a constant rate.
    • Absolute Value Function: Defined as ( f(x) = |x| ), reflecting distances from zero.
    • Imaginary Numbers: Result from the square root of negative numbers.
    • Normal Distribution Curve: A bell-shaped curve illustrating the distribution of continuous data.
    • Matrices: Organized arrays of numbers used in various calculations, such as linear transformations.
    • Scalar Multiplication: Involves multiplying each element in a matrix by a scalar value.

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