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What is the general form of a quadratic equation?
What is the general form of a quadratic equation?
Which property states that the sum of any two real numbers is also a real number?
Which property states that the sum of any two real numbers is also a real number?
What is an example of an irrational number?
What is an example of an irrational number?
What type of set is represented by the collection of all integers?
What type of set is represented by the collection of all integers?
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Which of the following represents a closed interval?
Which of the following represents a closed interval?
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What is the result of applying the identity $a^2 - b^2 = (a+b)(a-b)$?
What is the result of applying the identity $a^2 - b^2 = (a+b)(a-b)$?
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Which of the following is NOT a method for solving quadratic equations?
Which of the following is NOT a method for solving quadratic equations?
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In the equation $2x^2 + 3x - 5 = 0$, what represents the coefficient 'b'?
In the equation $2x^2 + 3x - 5 = 0$, what represents the coefficient 'b'?
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Which algebraic identity correctly expands the expression $(a + 3)^2$?
Which algebraic identity correctly expands the expression $(a + 3)^2$?
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Which type of number includes both positive and negative integers?
Which type of number includes both positive and negative integers?
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What is the result of the expression $a^2 \cdot a^{-3}$?
What is the result of the expression $a^2 \cdot a^{-3}$?
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Which property allows the reordering of addition in algebraic expressions?
Which property allows the reordering of addition in algebraic expressions?
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Which type of interval excludes its endpoints?
Which type of interval excludes its endpoints?
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In the expression $3x + 4 - 2y$, what is the coefficient of 'y'?
In the expression $3x + 4 - 2y$, what is the coefficient of 'y'?
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What is the standard form of a linear equation?
What is the standard form of a linear equation?
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Which identity corresponds to the expansion of $(x + y + z)²$?
Which identity corresponds to the expansion of $(x + y + z)²$?
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Which of the following methods is NOT typically used to solve quadratic equations?
Which of the following methods is NOT typically used to solve quadratic equations?
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In the equation $y = mx + b$, what does 'm' represent?
In the equation $y = mx + b$, what does 'm' represent?
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Which of the following describes a parabola that opens downwards?
Which of the following describes a parabola that opens downwards?
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Which of the following describes the set of all rational numbers?
Which of the following describes the set of all rational numbers?
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What describes an open interval on the number line?
What describes an open interval on the number line?
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In the expression $a^{-3}$, what does this represent in terms of positive exponents?
In the expression $a^{-3}$, what does this represent in terms of positive exponents?
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Which of the following pairs represents the correct relationship for sine and cosine?
Which of the following pairs represents the correct relationship for sine and cosine?
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What is the general form of a linear equation?
What is the general form of a linear equation?
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The distance between two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) is calculated using which formula?
The distance between two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) is calculated using which formula?
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What shape is the graph of a quadratic equation when a > 0?
What shape is the graph of a quadratic equation when a > 0?
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Which terms accurately describe monomials, binomials, and polynomials?
Which terms accurately describe monomials, binomials, and polynomials?
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Which formula represents the midpoint between two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂)?
Which formula represents the midpoint between two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂)?
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Which of the following describes a feature of rational numbers?
Which of the following describes a feature of rational numbers?
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What is the result of applying the property of the Quotient of Powers?
What is the result of applying the property of the Quotient of Powers?
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In a closed interval [a, b], which of the following statements is true?
In a closed interval [a, b], which of the following statements is true?
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Which of the following equates to the zero exponent property?
Which of the following equates to the zero exponent property?
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When is a quadratic equation defined as having real solutions?
When is a quadratic equation defined as having real solutions?
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Which of the following correctly characterizes a parabola that opens upward?
Which of the following correctly characterizes a parabola that opens upward?
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How is the midpoint of a line segment calculated?
How is the midpoint of a line segment calculated?
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Under what condition does a binomial express a square according to the identity?
Under what condition does a binomial express a square according to the identity?
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Which of the following correctly describes an open interval (a, b)?
Which of the following correctly describes an open interval (a, b)?
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In coordinate geometry, what does the Cartesian plane represent?
In coordinate geometry, what does the Cartesian plane represent?
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What differentiates a rational number from an irrational number?
What differentiates a rational number from an irrational number?
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Explain the closure property in the context of real numbers.
Explain the closure property in the context of real numbers.
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In the expression $a^m \times a^n$, what is the resultant exponent according to the laws of exponents?
In the expression $a^m \times a^n$, what is the resultant exponent according to the laws of exponents?
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What is the characteristic shape of the graph of a quadratic equation?
What is the characteristic shape of the graph of a quadratic equation?
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Define a finite set and give an example.
Define a finite set and give an example.
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State the difference between an open interval and a closed interval.
State the difference between an open interval and a closed interval.
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What is a monomial and provide an example?
What is a monomial and provide an example?
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How do you solve a quadratic equation using the factoring method?
How do you solve a quadratic equation using the factoring method?
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What does the zero exponent property state?
What does the zero exponent property state?
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What are the x-intercepts of a parabola in relation to the quadratic formula?
What are the x-intercepts of a parabola in relation to the quadratic formula?
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How is the distance between two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) calculated?
How is the distance between two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) calculated?
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In trigonometry, what is the sine of an angle in terms of its sides?
In trigonometry, what is the sine of an angle in terms of its sides?
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What is the significance of the unit circle in trigonometry?
What is the significance of the unit circle in trigonometry?
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What are the coordinates of the midpoint between two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂)?
What are the coordinates of the midpoint between two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂)?
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How does the Pythagorean theorem relate to the sides of a right triangle?
How does the Pythagorean theorem relate to the sides of a right triangle?
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What do the angles 30°, 45°, and 60° signify in trigonometry?
What do the angles 30°, 45°, and 60° signify in trigonometry?
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What is the quadratic formula and when is it used?
What is the quadratic formula and when is it used?
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What is the relationship between the Cartesian plane and coordinate geometry?
What is the relationship between the Cartesian plane and coordinate geometry?
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Explain the concept of tangent in trigonometry.
Explain the concept of tangent in trigonometry.
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What type of numbers are included in the set of rational numbers?
What type of numbers are included in the set of rational numbers?
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How does the slope-intercept form of a linear equation reveal information about its graph?
How does the slope-intercept form of a linear equation reveal information about its graph?
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What distinguishes an irrational number from a rational number?
What distinguishes an irrational number from a rational number?
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Describe a polynomial and provide an example.
Describe a polynomial and provide an example.
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What is the general form for expressing a quadratic equation?
What is the general form for expressing a quadratic equation?
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Explain the significance of the zero exponent property.
Explain the significance of the zero exponent property.
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In the context of sets, what is an infinite set?
In the context of sets, what is an infinite set?
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What are the endpoints of a closed interval [a, b]?
What are the endpoints of a closed interval [a, b]?
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What does the difference of squares identity state?
What does the difference of squares identity state?
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What does an open interval (a, b) represent on the number line?
What does an open interval (a, b) represent on the number line?
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Study Notes
Real Number System
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Real Numbers: Include all rational and irrational numbers.
- Rational Numbers: Can be expressed as a fraction ( \frac{p}{q} ), where ( p ) and ( q ) are integers and ( q \neq 0 ).
- Irrational Numbers: Cannot be expressed as simple fractions (e.g., ( \sqrt{2}, \pi )).
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Properties:
- Closure: Sum/Difference/Product/Quotient of real numbers is a real number.
- Commutative and Associative properties for addition and multiplication.
- Distributive property holds.
Sets and Intervals
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Set: A collection of distinct objects or numbers.
- Notation: Curly brackets { } e.g., A = {1, 2, 3}.
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Types of Sets:
- Empty Set: A set with no elements, denoted as ∅.
- Finite Set: Contains a limited number of elements.
- Infinite Set: Contains an unlimited number of elements (e.g., natural numbers).
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Interval:
- Represents all numbers between two endpoints.
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Types:
- Open Interval: ( (a, b) ): excludes endpoints ( a ) and ( b ).
- Closed Interval: ( [a, b] ): includes endpoints ( a ) and ( b ).
- Half-Open Interval: ( [a, b) ) or ( (a, b] ): includes one endpoint.
Linear and Quadratic Equations
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Linear Equations:
- General form: ( ax + b = 0 ), where ( a \neq 0 ).
- Graph: Represents a straight line in a Cartesian plane.
- Solution represents the x-intercept.
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Quadratic Equations:
- General form: ( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 ), where ( a \neq 0 ).
- Methods of solving:
- Factoring
- Completing the square
- Quadratic formula: ( x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a} )
- Graph: Parabola opening upwards if ( a > 0 ) and downwards if ( a < 0 ).
Algebraic Identities
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Key Identities:
- ( (a+b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2 )
- ( (a-b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2 )
- ( a^2 - b^2 = (a+b)(a-b) )
- ( (a+b+c)^2 = a^2 + b^2 + c^2 + 2(ab + ac + bc) )
- Applications: Simplifying expressions, solving equations, and proving other algebraic expressions.
Number Systems
- Natural Numbers (N): Counting numbers ( {1, 2, 3, ...} ).
- Whole Numbers (W): Natural numbers plus zero ( {0, 1, 2, 3, ...} ).
- Integers (Z): Whole numbers and their negatives ( {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...} ).
- Rational Numbers (Q): Numbers that can be expressed as a fraction of integers.
- Irrational Numbers: Numbers that cannot be expressed as a fraction (e.g., ( \sqrt{2}, e, \pi )).
- Real Numbers (R): All rational and irrational numbers.
- Complex Numbers (C): Includes real and imaginary numbers, expressed as ( a + bi ) where ( a ) and ( b ) are real numbers, ( i ) is the imaginary unit.
Real Number System
- Real numbers encompass both rational and irrational numbers
- Rational numbers can be expressed as a fraction: p/q where p and q are integers and q is not zero
- Irrational numbers cannot be expressed as simple fractions, examples include root 2 and pi
- Real numbers have various properties: closure, meaning the sum, difference, product, and quotient of real numbers result in a real number
- Commutative and associative properties apply to addition and multiplication
- The distributive property holds true
Sets and Intervals
- A set is a collection of distinct objects or numbers
- Sets are often denoted using curly brackets { }
- Examples include A = {1, 2, 3}
- Sets can be empty, finite, or infinite
- An empty set has no elements and is denoted as ∅
- A finite set contains a limited number of elements
- An infinite set contains an unlimited number of elements, such as the set of natural numbers
- Intervals represent all numbers between two endpoints
- Open intervals, denoted by (a, b), exclude the endpoints a and b
- Closed intervals, denoted by [a, b], include the endpoints a and b
- Half-open intervals include one endpoint only, e.g., [a, b) or (a, b]
Linear and Quadratic Equations
- Linear equations have the general form: ax + b = 0 with a ≠ 0
- Their graphs represent straight lines on a Cartesian plane
- The solution to a linear equation represents the x-intercept
- Quadratic equations have the general form: ax² + bx + c = 0 with a ≠ 0
- Quadratic equations can be solved using various methods including factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula
- The quadratic formula is: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a
- Graphically, quadratic equations are represented by parabolas opening upwards if a > 0 and downwards if a < 0
Algebraic Identities
- Key algebraic identities include:
- (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b²
- (a - b)² = a² - 2ab + b²
- a² - b² = (a + b)(a - b)
- (a + b + c)² = a² + b² + c² + 2(ab + ac + bc)
- These identities simplify expressions, solve equations, and prove other algebraic expressions
Number Systems
- Natural numbers (N) are counting numbers: {1, 2, 3, ...}
- Whole numbers (W) include natural numbers and zero: {0, 1, 2, 3, ...}
- Integers (Z) consist of whole numbers and their negatives: {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}
- Rational numbers (Q) can be expressed as a fraction of integers
- Irrational numbers are numbers that cannot be expressed as a fraction, examples include √2, e, and π
- Real numbers (R) encompass all rational and irrational numbers
- Complex numbers (C) include real and imaginary numbers, expressed as a + bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the imaginary unit (√-1)
Real Number System
- Whole Numbers are zero and positive integers (0, 1, 2, 3...).
- Integers are whole numbers and their negative counterparts (..., -2, -1, 0, 1, 2...).
- Rational Numbers can be expressed as a fraction where the denominator is not zero (a/b, b ≠ 0).
- Irrational Numbers cannot be expressed as a simple fraction (e.g., √2, π).
- Commutative Property allows the order of operations to change without affecting the result (a + b = b + a; ab = ba).
- Associative Property allows grouping of operands in addition and multiplication without changing the outcome (a + b) + c = a + (b + c); (ab)c = a(bc).
- Distributive Property involves multiplying a sum by a number (a(b + c) = ab + ac).
Sets & Intervals
- Sets are a collection of distinct objects, defined by their elements (e.g., A = {1, 2, 3}).
- Finite Sets have a limited number of elements, while Infinite Sets contain unlimited elements.
- Empty Sets are denoted as ∅ and contain no elements.
- Closed Intervals ([a, b]) include both endpoints 'a' and 'b'.
- Open Intervals ((a, b)) exclude both endpoints 'a' and 'b'.
- Half-Open or Half-Closed Intervals ([a, b) or (a, b]) include only one endpoint.
Exponents
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Exponent Rules:
- a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)
- a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)
- (a^m)^n = a^(mn)
- a^0 = 1 (a ≠ 0)
- a^(-n) = 1/(a^n)
Algebraic Expressions
- Algebraic Expressions are a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (e.g., 3x + 4).
- Terms are parts of an expression separated by "+" or "−".
- Coefficients are the numerical factors of the terms.
- Variables represent unknown numbers, typically denoted by letters (e.g., x, y).
Algebraic Identities
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Common Algebraic Identities are equations that are true for all values of the variables:
- (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b²
- (a - b)² = a² - 2ab + b²
- a² - b² = (a + b)(a - b)
- (x + y + z)² = x² + y² + z² + 2xy + 2yz + 2zx
Linear Equations
- Linear Equations form a straight line when graphed (e.g., ax + b = 0).
- Standard Form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C.
- Slope-Intercept Form is y = mx + b, where 'm' is the slope and 'b' is the y-intercept.
- Graphing a Linear Equation requires two points to determine the line.
Quadratic Equations
- Standard Form of a quadratic equation is ax² + bx + c = 0.
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Methods of Solving Quadratic Equations:
- Factoring
- Completing the Square
- Quadratic Formula: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a)
- Graph Characteristics: The graph of a quadratic equation is a parabola. The parabola opens upwards if 'a' is positive and downwards if 'a' is negative.
Coordinate Geometry
- Coordinate Plane is a two-dimensional surface defined by the horizontal x-axis and the vertical y-axis.
- Distance Formula: d = √((x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²)
- Midpoint Formula: M = ((x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2)
- Slope Formula: m = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)
Trigonometry
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Basic Trigonometric Functions:
- Sine (sin)
- Cosine (cos)
- Tangent (tan)
- Unit Circle: A circle with radius 1 centered at the origin, used to define trigonometric functions.
- Pythagorean Identity: sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1
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Angle Relationships:
- Complementary Angles: sin(θ) = cos(90° - θ)
- Sine and cosine functions are periodic and repeat their values over intervals.
Real Number System
- Natural Numbers (N): Counting numbers starting from 1 (1, 2, 3,...)
- Whole Numbers (W): Natural numbers including zero (0, 1, 2, 3,...)
- Integers (Z): Whole numbers and their negatives (..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3,...)
- Rational Numbers (Q): Numbers that can be expressed as a fraction (p/q) where p and q are integers and q is not zero (e.g., 1/2, 3/4, -5)
- Irrational Numbers: Numbers that cannot be expressed as a fraction (e.g., √2, π)
- Real Numbers (R): The set of all rational and irrational numbers.
Sets & Intervals
- Set: A collection of distinct objects that do not have to be numbers.
- Finite Sets: Have a limited number of elements.
- Infinite Sets: Have an unlimited number of elements.
- Empty Set: A set with no elements (represented by {})
- Subset: A set where all its elements are also present in another set.
- Closed Interval: Includes both endpoints of an interval (e.g., [a, b] includes both a and b, represented by a square bracket).
- Open Interval: Excludes both endpoints of an interval (e.g., (a, b) excludes both a and b, represented by a parenthesis).
- Half-Open Interval: Includes only one endpoint of an interval (e.g., [a, b) includes a but not b, or (a, b] includes b but not a).
Exponents
- Law 1: a^m × a^n = a^(m+n) (When multiplying exponents with the same base, add the powers)
- Law 2: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n) (When dividing exponents with the same base, subtract the powers)
- Law 3: (a^m)^n = a^(mn) (When raising an exponent to another power, multiply the powers)
- Law 4: a^0 = 1 (Any non-zero number raised to the power zero is 1)
- Law 5: a^(-n) = 1/(a^n) (A negative exponent inverts the base and changes the sign of the power)
Algebraic Expressions
- Definition: Combinations of numbers, variables, and operators (+, -, ×, ÷)
- Monomial: A single term in an algebraic expression (e.g., 4x^3)
- Binomial: A two-term expression (e.g., x + 5)
- Polynomial: A sum of multiple terms, each consisting of a coefficient and a variable raised to a power (e.g., 2x^2 + 3x + 4)
Algebraic Identities
- (a + b)²: a² + 2ab + b²
- (a - b)²: a² - 2ab + b²
- a² - b²: (a - b)(a + b)
- (x + a)(x + b): x² + (a + b)x + ab
Linear Equations
- Form: ax + b = 0 where a ≠ 0 (a and b are numerical coefficients)
- Graph: A straight line on a coordinate plane.
- Solution: The value of "x" that satisfies the equation.
- Systems of linear equations: Multiple linear equations solved together to find a common solution that satisfies all equations.
Quadratic Equations
- Form: ax² + bx + c = 0 where a ≠ 0. (a, b, and c are numerical coefficients)
- Roots: Solutions to the equation, representing the values of "x" where the parabola intersects the x-axis
- Solving methods: Factoring, completing the square, quadratic formula: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a
- Graph: A parabola, opening upwards (a > 0) or downwards (a < 0)
Coordinate Geometry
- Coordinate Plane: Formed by the x-axis (horizontal) and y-axis (vertical), used to plot points and represent geometric figures.
- Distance Formula: Calculates the distance between two points in a coordinate plane: d = √[(x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²]
- Midpoint Formula: Determines the midpoint of a line segment joining two points in a coordinate plane: M = ((x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2)
- Slope of Line: Measures the steepness of a line: m = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)
Trigonometry
- Basic Functions: Sine (sin), Cosine (cos), Tangent (tan), calculated from angles and side lengths in right-angled triangles.
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Relations:
- sin²θ + cos²θ = 1 (Pythagorean identity, relates sine and cosine)
- tanθ = sinθ/cosθ (relates tangent to sine and cosine)
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Right Triangle Ratios:
- sinθ = Opposite/Hypotenuse
- cosθ = Adjacent/Hypotenuse
- tanθ = Opposite/Adjacent
- Unit Circle: A circle with radius 1, where angles are measured from the positive x-axis and the coordinates of points on the circle represent trigonometric function values for those angles.
Real Number System
- Natural Numbers (N): Positive integers starting with 1.
- Whole Numbers (W): Natural numbers including zero.
- Integers (Z): Whole numbers and their negative counterparts.
- Rational Numbers (Q): Numbers expressible as a fraction (p/q) where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.
- Irrational Numbers: Numbers that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction, like √2 and π.
- Real Numbers (R): Encompassing all rational and irrational numbers.
Sets & Interval
- Sets: Collections of unique objects, defined by comprehending or listing elements.
- Subset: When all elements of set A are present in set B, A is a subset of B (A ⊆ B).
- Empty Set: A set lacking elements, denoted by ∅.
- Intervals: Represent number ranges on a number line.
- Open Interval (a, b): Excludes endpoints a and b.
- Closed Interval [a, b]: Includes endpoints a and b.
- Half-Open Interval [a, b) or (a, b]: Includes one endpoint, excludes the other.
Exponents
- Product of Powers: a^m * a^n = a^(m+n).
- Quotient of Powers: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n).
- Power of a Power: (a^m)^n = a^(m*n).
- Zero Exponent: a^0 = 1 (for a ≠ 0).
- Negative Exponent: a^(-n) = 1/(a^n) (for a ≠ 0).
Algebraic Expressions
- Combinations of variables, constants, and operators.
- Monomial: A single term, such as 3x.
- Binomial: Two terms, like 2x + 3.
- Polynomial: A sum of multiple terms, like x^2 + 3x + 2.
Algebraic Identities
- Square of a Binomial: (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b².
- Difference of Squares: a² - b² = (a + b)(a - b).
- Cubic Expansion: (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³.
Linear Equations
- Equations in the form ax + b = 0 (a ≠ 0).
- Solutions: Derived by isolating x (x = -b/a).
- Graph: Represented by a straight line; slope-intercept form: y = mx + b.
Quadratic Equations
- Equations with the form ax² + bx + c = 0 (a ≠ 0).
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Solutions: Found using:
- Factoring: When applicable.
- Quadratic Formula: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a).
- Graph: Depicted as a parabola; opens upward (a > 0) or downward (a < 0).
Coordinate Geometry
- Cartesian Plane: Defined by intersecting x-axis and y-axis, meeting at the origin (0, 0).
- Coordinates: An ordered pair (x, y) representing a point's location on the plane.
- Distance Formula: d = √[(x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²].
- Midpoint Formula: M = ((x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2).
Trigonometry
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Key Ratios:
- Sine (sin): Opposite / Hypotenuse.
- Cosine (cos): Adjacent / Hypotenuse.
- Tangent (tan): Opposite / Adjacent.
- Pythagorean Identity: sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1.
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Angle Relationships:
- Complementary angles: Sum to 90°.
- Supplementary angles: Sum to 180°.
- Unit Circle: A circle with a radius of 1, used to define sine and cosine for all angles.
Real Number System
- The real number system includes all rational and irrational numbers.
- Rational numbers can be expressed as a fraction p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.
- Irrational numbers cannot be expressed as a simple fraction.
- Real numbers are closed under addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (except by zero).
- They follow commutative properties: a + b = b + a and a * b = b * a.
- They follow associative properties: (a + b) + c = a + (b + c) and (a * b) * c = a * (b * c).
- Real numbers follow the distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac.
Sets & Intervals
- A set is a collection of distinct objects, represented using curly braces { }.
- Finite sets contain a limited number of elements while infinite sets contain unlimited elements.
- A subset A of set B contains all elements of A in B.
- Open intervals (a, b) include all numbers between a and b (excluding a and b).
- Closed intervals [a, b] include all numbers between a and b, including a and b.
- Half-open intervals [a, b) or (a, b] include one endpoint but not the other.
Exponents
- An exponent denotes how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.
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Laws of Exponents:
- ( a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n} )
- ( \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} ) (a ≠ 0)
- ( (a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n} )
- ( a^0 = 1 ) (a ≠ 0)
- ( a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n} ) (a ≠ 0)
Algebraic Expressions
- Algebraic expressions combine constants and variables using operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Monomials have one term, while polynomials have several terms.
Algebraic Identities
- Key identities:
- ( (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2 )
- ( (a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2 )
- ( a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b) )
- ( (a + b + c)^2 = a^2 + b^2 + c^2 + 2ab + 2ac + 2bc )
Linear Equations
- Linear equations are first-degree equations represented as ( ax + b = 0 ).
- Their graphs are straight lines.
- Solutions can be found using algebraic methods or by graphing.
Quadratic Equations
- Quadratic equations follow the form ( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 ) where ( a ≠ 0 ).
- Solutions are found through: factoring, quadratic formula ( x = \frac{{-b \pm \sqrt{{b^2 - 4ac}}}}{2a} ), or graphing (x-intercepts).
Coordinate Geometry
- Coordinate geometry uses a coordinate system to study geometric figures.
- The Cartesian plane is defined by the x-axis (horizontal) and y-axis (vertical).
- Points are represented using (x, y) coordinates.
- Distance between points is calculated using: ( d = \sqrt{{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}} ).
- The midpoint of a segment is found using: ( M = \left( \frac{{x_1 + x_2}}{2}, \frac{{y_1 + y_2}}{2} \right) ).
Trigonometry
- Trigonometry examines the relationship between angles and sides of triangles.
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Basic Ratios:
- Sine (sin): Opposite/Hypotenuse
- Cosine (cos): Adjacent/Hypotenuse
- Tangent (tan): Opposite/Adjacent
- The Pythagorean Theorem states: ( a^2 + b^2 = c^2 ) for a right triangle (c being the hypotenuse).
- Key angles: ( 0^\circ, 30^\circ, 45^\circ, 60^\circ, 90^\circ ) and their radian equivalents.
- The unit circle (radius 1, centered at origin) helps define trigonometric functions for various angles.
Real Number System
- Natural Numbers: All positive whole numbers like 1, 2, 3, 4...
- Whole Numbers: Include all natural numbers and zero (0, 1, 2, 3,...)
- Integers: Include all whole numbers and their negatives (..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3,...)
- Rational Numbers: Can be expressed as a fraction p/q, where p and q are integers and q is not zero (e.g., 1/2, -3/4, 5)
- Irrational Numbers: Cannot be expressed as a fraction (e.g., √2, π)
- Real Numbers: Combine all rational and irrational numbers
Sets & Intervals
- Set: A defined collection of distinct elements (e.g., A = {1, 2, 3} is the set containing the numbers 1, 2, 3)
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Types of Sets:
- Finite Set: Has a definite number of elements
- Infinite Set: Contains an unlimited number of elements
- Empty Set: Contains no elements
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Interval: A range of numbers on the real number line.
- Open Interval: Excludes its end points, denoted by parentheses (e.g., (a, b) represents all numbers between a and b, but not including a or b)
- Closed Interval: Includes its endpoints, denoted by square brackets (e.g., [a, b] represents all numbers between a and b, including a and b)
- Half-Open Interval: Includes one endpoint and excludes the other, denoted by a combination of brackets and parentheses (e.g., (a, b] includes b but not a)
Exponents
- Definition: An exponent indicates how many times a base number is multiplied by itself.
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Laws of Exponents:
- ( a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n} )
- ( \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} )
- ( (a^m)^n = a^{mn} )
- ( a^0 = 1 ) (a ≠ 0)
- ( a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n} )
Algebraic Expressions
- Definition: Combinations of numbers, variables, and mathematical operations (e.g., 2x + 3y, x^2 - 4)
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Types:
- Monomial: Consists of a single term (e.g., 3x, 5y^2)
- Binomial: Consists of two terms (e.g., x + 2, 3a - 4b)
- Polynomial: Consists of multiple monomials added together (e.g., x^2 + 3x + 2)
Algebraic Identities
- Square of a Binomial: ( (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2 )
- Difference of Squares: ( a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b) )
- Cube of a Binomial: ( (a + b)^3 = a^3 + 3a^2b + 3ab^2 + b^3 )
Linear Equations
- Form: Ax + By + C = 0, where A, B, and C are constants.
- Solutions: Represent points on a straight line in a graph.
- Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b, where m represents the slope and b represents the y-intercept.
- Graphing: Finding the x-intercept (where the line crosses the x-axis) and the y-intercept (where the line crosses the y-axis) helps graph the equation.
Quadratic Equations
- Form: ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0.
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Solutions: Can be found using:
- Factoring: Expressing the quadratic equation as a product of two linear factors.
- Completing the square: Manipulating the equation to create a perfect square trinomial.
- Quadratic formula: ( x = \frac{-b ± \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a} )
- Graph: Represents a parabola that opens up or down depending on the sign of the coefficient a.
Coordinate Geometry
- Coordinate Plane: A plane formed by two perpendicular number lines (x-axis and y-axis).
- Points: Represented as (x, y), where x is the horizontal coordinate and y is the vertical coordinate.
- Distance Formula: ( d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2} ) used to find the distance between two points.
- Midpoint Formula: ( M = \left( \frac{x_1+x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1+y_2}{2} \right) ) used to locate the midpoint of a line segment.
Trigonometry
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Basic Ratios:
- Sine (sin): Defined as the ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse in a right triangle.
- Cosine (cos): Defined as the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse in a right triangle.
- Tangent (tan): Defined as the ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side in a right triangle.
- Pythagorean Identity: ( sin^2(x) + cos^2(x) = 1 )
- Unit Circle: A circle with a radius of 1 used to illustrate and visualize periodic behavior of trigonometric functions.
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