Glossary
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absolute value | The absolute value of a number is the distance from the graph of the number to zero on a number line.
absolute value | The absolute value of a number is the distance from the graph of the number to zero on a number line.
AC method | Method for factoring trinomials by replacing the middle term with two terms that allow us to factor the resulting four-term polynomial by grouping.
AC method | Method for factoring trinomials by replacing the middle term with two terms that allow us to factor the resulting four-term polynomial by grouping.
add polynomials | The process of combining all like terms of two or more polynomials.
add polynomials | The process of combining all like terms of two or more polynomials.
addition property of equations | If A, B, C, and D are algebraic expressions, where A = B and C = D, then A + C = B + D.
addition property of equations | If A, B, C, and D are algebraic expressions, where A = B and C = D, then A + C = B + D.
Additive identity property | Given any real number a,
Additive identity property | Given any real number a,
Additive inverse property | Given any real number a,
Additive inverse property | Given any real number a,
algebraic expressions | Combinations of variables and numbers along with mathematical operations used to generalize specific arithmetic operations.
algebraic expressions | Combinations of variables and numbers along with mathematical operations used to generalize specific arithmetic operations.
algebraic fraction | Term used when referring to a rational expression.
algebraic fraction | Term used when referring to a rational expression.
Area of a circle | , where r represents the radius and the constant .
Area of a circle | , where r represents the radius and the constant .
Area of a rectangle | , where l represents the length and w represents the width.
Area of a rectangle | , where l represents the length and w represents the width.
Area of a square | , where s represents the length of each side.
Area of a square | , where s represents the length of each side.
Area of a triangle | , where b represents the length of the base and h represents the height.
Area of a triangle | , where b represents the length of the base and h represents the height.
Associative property | Given real numbers a, b and c, .
Associative property | Given any real numbers a, b, and c,
Associative property | Given real numbers a, b and c, .
Associative property | Given any real numbers a, b, and c,
asterisk | The symbol (*) that indicates multiplication within text-based applications.
asterisk | The symbol (*) that indicates multiplication within text-based applications.
average | Used in reference to the arithmetic mean.
average | Used in reference to the arithmetic mean.
average cost | The total cost divided by the number of units produced, which can be represented by , where is a cost function.
average cost | The total cost divided by the number of units produced, which can be represented by , where is a cost function.
axis of symmetry | A term used when referencing the line of symmetry.
axis of symmetry | A term used when referencing the line of symmetry.
Back substitute | Once a value is found for a variable, substitute it back into one of the original equations, or their equivalent equations, to determine the corresponding value of the other variable.
Back substitute | Once a value is found for a variable, substitute it back into one of the original equations, or their equivalent equations, to determine the corresponding value of the other variable.
back substituting | The process of finding the answers to other unknowns after one has been found.
back substituting | The process of finding the answers to other unknowns after one has been found.
Binomial | Polynomial with two terms.
Binomial | Polynomial with two terms.
caret | The symbol ^ that indicates exponents on many calculators, .
caret | The symbol ^ that indicates exponents on many calculators, .
Cartesian coordinate system | Used in honor of René Descartes when referring to the rectangular coordinate system.
Cartesian coordinate system | Used in honor of René Descartes when referring to the rectangular coordinate system.
check by evaluating | We can be fairly certain that we have multiplied the polynomials correctly if we check that a few values evaluate to the same results in the original expression and in the answer.
check by evaluating | We can be fairly certain that we have multiplied the polynomials correctly if we check that a few values evaluate to the same results in the original expression and in the answer.
circumference | The perimeter of a circle given by , where r represents the radius of the circle and .
circumference | The perimeter of a circle given by , where r represents the radius of the circle and .
collinear | Describes points that lie on the same line.
collinear | Describes points that lie on the same line.
combining like terms | Adding or subtracting like terms within an algebraic expression to obtain a single term with the same variable part.
combining like terms | Adding or subtracting like terms within an algebraic expression to obtain a single term with the same variable part.
common denominator | A denominator that is shared by more than one fraction.
common denominator | A denominator that is shared by more than one fraction.
common factor | A factor that is shared by more than one real number.
common factor | A factor that is shared by more than one real number.
Commutative property | Given real numbers a and b, .
Commutative property | Given any real numbers a and b,
Commutative property | Given real numbers a and b, .
Commutative property | Given any real numbers a and b,
completing the square | The process of rewriting a quadratic equation in the form .
completing the square | The process of rewriting a quadratic equation in the form .
complex conjugate | Two complex numbers whose real parts are the same and imaginary parts are opposite. If given , then its complex conjugate is .
complex conjugate | Two complex numbers whose real parts are the same and imaginary parts are opposite. If given , then its complex conjugate is .
complex fraction | A fraction where the numerator or denominator consists of one or more fractions.
complex fraction | A fraction where the numerator or denominator consists of one or more fractions.
complex fraction | A fraction where the numerator or denominator consists of one or more fractions.
complex fraction | A fraction where the numerator or denominator consists of one or more fractions.
complex number | Numbers of the form , where a and b are real numbers.
complex number | Numbers of the form , where a and b are real numbers.
complex rational expression | A rational expression where the numerator or denominator consists of one or more rational expressions.
complex rational expression | A rational expression where the numerator or denominator consists of one or more rational expressions.
compound inequalities | Two or more inequalities in one statement joined by the word “and” or by the word “or.”
compound inequalities | Two or more inequalities in one statement joined by the word “and” or by the word “or.”
conjugate binomials | The binomials and .
conjugate binomials | The binomials and .
conjugates | The factors and are conjugates.
conjugates | The factors and are conjugates.
Constant function | A polynomial function with degree 0.
Constant function | A polynomial function with degree 0.
constant of proportionality | Used when referring to the constant of variation.
constant of proportionality | Used when referring to the constant of variation.
constant term | A term written without a variable factor.
constant term | A term written without a variable factor.
contradiction | An equation that is never true and has no solution.
contradiction | An equation that is never true and has no solution.
cross canceling | Cancelling common factors in the numerator and the denominator of fractions before multiplying.
cross canceling | Cancelling common factors in the numerator and the denominator of fractions before multiplying.
cross multiplication | If , then .
cross multiplication | If , then .
cube | The result when the exponent of any real number is 3.
cube | The result when the exponent of any real number is 3.
cube root function | The function .
cube root function | The function .
Cubic function | A polynomial function with degree 3.
Cubic function | A polynomial function with degree 3.
decimal | A real number expressed using the decimal system.
decimal | A real number expressed using the decimal system.
degree of a polynomial | The largest degree of all of its terms.
degree of a polynomial | The largest degree of all of its terms.
degree of a term | The exponent of the variable; if there is more than one variable in the term, the degree of the term is the sum their exponents.
degree of a term | The exponent of the variable; if there is more than one variable in the term, the degree of the term is the sum their exponents.
dependent system | A system that consists of equivalent equations with infinitely many ordered pair solutions, denoted by (x, mx + b).
dependent system | A system that consists of equivalent equations with infinitely many ordered pair solutions, denoted by (x, mx + b).
dependent variable | The variable whose value is determined by the value of the independent variable. Usually we think of the y-value as the dependent variable.
dependent variable | The variable whose value is determined by the value of the independent variable. Usually we think of the y-value as the dependent variable.
difference of cubes | where a and b represent algebraic expressions.
difference of cubes | where a and b represent algebraic expressions.
difference of squares | where a and b represent algebraic expressions.
difference of squares | where a and b represent algebraic expressions.
difference of squares | where a and b represent algebraic expressions.
difference of squares | where a and b represent algebraic expressions.
direct variation | Describes two quantities x and y that are constant multiples of each other: .
direct variation | Describes two quantities x and y that are constant multiples of each other: .
directly proportional | Used when referring to direct variation.
directly proportional | Used when referring to direct variation.
discriminant | The algebraic expression .
discriminant | The algebraic expression .
discriminant | The expression inside the radical of the quadratic formula, .
discriminant | The expression inside the radical of the quadratic formula, .
distance formula | Given two points and , calculate the distance d between them using the formula
distance formula | Given two points and , calculate the distance d between them using the formula
Distance formula | Given two points and calculate the distance d between them using the formula d =
Distance formula | Given two points and calculate the distance d between them using the formula d =
distance formula for a number line | The distance between any two real numbers a and b on a number line can be calculated using the formula .
distance formula for a number line | The distance between any two real numbers a and b on a number line can be calculated using the formula .
distributive property | Given any real numbers a, b, and c, or .
distributive property | Given any real numbers a, b, and c, or .
dividend | The numerator of a quotient.
dividend | The numerator of a quotient.
divisor | The denominator of a quotient.
divisor | The denominator of a quotient.
double root | A root that is repeated twice.
double root | A root that is repeated twice.
double-negative property | The opposite of a negative number is positive: −(−a) = a.
double-negative property | The opposite of a negative number is positive: −(−a) = a.
elimination (or addition) method | A means of solving a system by adding equivalent equations in such a way as to eliminate a variable.
elimination (or addition) method | A means of solving a system by adding equivalent equations in such a way as to eliminate a variable.
empty set | A subset with no elements, denoted or { }.
empty set | A subset with no elements, denoted or { }.
equality relationship | Express equality with the symbol =. If two quantities are not equal, use the symbol .
equality relationship | Express equality with the symbol =. If two quantities are not equal, use the symbol .
equivalent equations | Equations with the same solution set.
equivalent equations | Equations with the same solution set.
Equivalent fractions | Two equal fractions expressed using different numerators and denominators.
Equivalent fractions | Two equal fractions expressed using different numerators and denominators.
equivalent inequality | Inequalities that share the same solution set.
equivalent inequality | Inequalities that share the same solution set.
equivalent system | A system consisting of equivalent equations that share the same solution set.
equivalent system | A system consisting of equivalent equations that share the same solution set.
evaluating | The process of performing the operations of an algebraic expression for given values of the variables.
evaluating | The process of performing the operations of an algebraic expression for given values of the variables.
even integers | Integers that are divisible by two or are multiples of two.
even integers | Integers that are divisible by two or are multiples of two.
exponent | The positive integer n in the exponential notation that indicates the number of times the base is used as a factor.
exponent | The positive integer n in the exponential notation that indicates the number of times the base is used as a factor.
exponential form | An equivalent expression written using a rational exponent.
exponential form | An equivalent expression written using a rational exponent.
exponential form | An equivalent expression written using a rational exponent.
exponential form | An equivalent expression written using a rational exponent.
exponential notation | The compact notation used when a factor is repeated multiple times.
exponential notation | The compact notation used when a factor is repeated multiple times.
extracting the roots | Applying the square root property as a means of solving a quadratic equation.
extracting the roots | Applying the square root property as a means of solving a quadratic equation.
extraneous solutions | A solution that does not solve the original equation.
extraneous solutions | A solution that does not solve the original equation.
extraneous solutions | A solution that does not solve the original equation.
extraneous solutions | A solution that does not solve the original equation.
factor by grouping | A technique for factoring polynomials with four terms.
factor by grouping | A technique for factoring polynomials with four terms.
factoring a polynomial | The process of rewriting a polynomial as a product of polynomial factors.
factoring a polynomial | The process of rewriting a polynomial as a product of polynomial factors.
Factoring out the GCF | The process of rewriting a polynomial as a product using the GCF of all of its terms.
Factoring out the GCF | The process of rewriting a polynomial as a product using the GCF of all of its terms.
factors | Any of the numbers or expressions that form a product.
factors | Any of the numbers or expressions that form a product.
factors | Any of the numbers or expressions that form a product.
factors | Any of the numbers or expressions that form a product.
FOIL | When multiplying binomials we apply the distributive property multiple times in such a way as to multiply the first terms, outer terms, inner terms, and last terms.
FOIL | When multiplying binomials we apply the distributive property multiple times in such a way as to multiply the first terms, outer terms, inner terms, and last terms.
formulas | A reusable mathematical model using algebraic expressions to describe a common application.
formulas | A reusable mathematical model using algebraic expressions to describe a common application.
functions | Relations where every x-value corresponds to exactly one y-value. With the definition comes new notation: , which is read “f of x is equal to y.”
functions | Relations where every x-value corresponds to exactly one y-value. With the definition comes new notation: , which is read “f of x is equal to y.”
fundamental theorem of algebra | Guarantees that there will be as many (or fewer) real solutions to a polynomial with one variable as its degree.
fundamental theorem of algebra | Guarantees that there will be as many (or fewer) real solutions to a polynomial with one variable as its degree.
GCF of a polynomial | The greatest common factor of all the terms of the polynomial.
GCF of a polynomial | The greatest common factor of all the terms of the polynomial.
GCF of monomials | The product of the GCF of the coefficients and all common variable factors.
GCF of monomials | The product of the GCF of the coefficients and all common variable factors.
graph | A point on the number line associated with a coordinate.
graph | A point on the number line associated with a coordinate.
graph | A point on the number line associated with a coordinate.
graph | A point on the number line associated with a coordinate.
graphing method | A means of solving a system by graphing the equations on the same set of axes and determining where they intersect.
graphing method | A means of solving a system by graphing the equations on the same set of axes and determining where they intersect.
greatest common factor (GCF) | The largest shared factor of any number of integers.
greatest common factor (GCF) | The largest shared factor of any number of integers.
greatest common factor (GCF) | The product of all the common prime factors.
greatest common factor (GCF) | The product of all the common prime factors.
grouping symbols | Parentheses, brackets, braces, and the fraction bar are the common symbols used to group expressions and mathematical operations within a computation.
grouping symbols | Parentheses, brackets, braces, and the fraction bar are the common symbols used to group expressions and mathematical operations within a computation.
guess and check | Used when referring to the trial and error method for factoring trinomials.
guess and check | Used when referring to the trial and error method for factoring trinomials.
horizontal line | Any line whose equation can be written in the form y = k, where k is a real number.
horizontal line | Any line whose equation can be written in the form y = k, where k is a real number.
identity | An equation that is true for all possible values.
identity | An equation that is true for all possible values.
imaginary numbers | The square roots of any negative real numbers.
imaginary numbers | The square roots of any negative real numbers.
imaginary part | The real number b of a complex number .
imaginary part | The real number b of a complex number .
imaginary unit | Defined as and .
imaginary unit | Defined as and .
inclusive inequalities | Use the symbol to express quantities that are “less than or equal to” and for quantities that are “greater than or equal to” each other.
inclusive inequalities | Use the symbol to express quantities that are “less than or equal to” and for quantities that are “greater than or equal to” each other.
inconsistent systems | A system with no simultaneous solution.
inconsistent systems | A system with no simultaneous solution.
independent systems | A system of equations with one ordered pair solution (x, y).
independent systems | A system of equations with one ordered pair solution (x, y).
indeterminate | A quotient such as , which is a quantity that is uncertain or ambiguous.
indeterminate | A quotient such as , which is a quantity that is uncertain or ambiguous.
index | The positive integer n in the notation that is used to indicate an nth root.
index | The positive integer n in the notation that is used to indicate an nth root.
infinity | The symbol (∞) indicates the interval is unbounded to the right.
infinity | The symbol (∞) indicates the interval is unbounded to the right.
integers | The set of positive and negative whole numbers combined with zero {…, −3, −2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3, …}.
integers | The set of positive and negative whole numbers combined with zero {…, −3, −2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3, …}.
interest and money problems | Applications involving simple interest and money.
interest and money problems | Applications involving simple interest and money.
intersection | The set formed by the shared values of the individual solution sets that is indicated by the logical use of the word “and,” denoted with the symbol .
intersection | The set formed by the shared values of the individual solution sets that is indicated by the logical use of the word “and,” denoted with the symbol .
interval notation | A textual system of expressing solutions to an algebraic inequality.
interval notation | A textual system of expressing solutions to an algebraic inequality.
inversely proportional | Used when referring to inverse variation.
inversely proportional | Used when referring to inverse variation.
Irrational numbers | Numbers that cannot be written as a ratio of two integers.
Irrational numbers | Numbers that cannot be written as a ratio of two integers.
jointly proportional | Used when referring to joint variation.
jointly proportional | Used when referring to joint variation.
leading coefficient | The coefficient of the term with the largest degree.
leading coefficient | The coefficient of the term with the largest degree.
least common denominator (LCD) | The least common multiple of a set of denominators.
least common denominator (LCD) | The least common multiple of a set of denominators.
least common multiple (LCM) | The smallest number that is evenly divisible by a set of numbers.
least common multiple (LCM) | The smallest number that is evenly divisible by a set of numbers.
line graph | A set of related data values graphed on a coordinate plane and connected by line segments.
line graph | A set of related data values graphed on a coordinate plane and connected by line segments.
linear equation with one variable | An equation that can be written in the general form , where a and b are real numbers and .
linear equation with one variable | An equation that can be written in the general form , where a and b are real numbers and .
linear equation with two variables | An equation with two variables that can be written in the standard form , where the real numbers a and b are not both zero.
linear equation with two variables | An equation with two variables that can be written in the standard form , where the real numbers a and b are not both zero.
linear function | Any function that can be written in the form f(x) = mx + b.
linear function | Any function that can be written in the form f(x) = mx + b.
Linear function | A polynomial function with degree 1.
Linear function | A polynomial function with degree 1.
linear inequality | A mathematical statement relating a linear expression as either less than or greater than another.
linear inequality | A mathematical statement relating a linear expression as either less than or greater than another.
linear inequality with two variables | An inequality relating linear expressions with two variables. The solution set is a region defining half of the plane.
linear inequality with two variables | An inequality relating linear expressions with two variables. The solution set is a region defining half of the plane.
linear systems | In this section, we restrict our study to systems of two linear equations with two variables.
linear systems | In this section, we restrict our study to systems of two linear equations with two variables.
literal equations | A formula that summarizes whole classes of problems.
literal equations | A formula that summarizes whole classes of problems.
midpoint | Given two points, and , the midpoint is an ordered pair given by .
midpoint | Given two points, and , the midpoint is an ordered pair given by .
mixed number | A number that represents the sum of a whole number and a fraction.
mixed number | A number that represents the sum of a whole number and a fraction.
Mixture problems | Applications involving a mixture of amounts usually given as a percentage of some total.
Mixture problems | Applications involving a mixture of amounts usually given as a percentage of some total.
Monomial | Polynomial with one term.
Monomial | Polynomial with one term.
Multiplicative identity property | Given any real number a,
Multiplicative identity property | Given any real number a,
natural (or counting) numbers | The set of counting numbers {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, …}.
natural (or counting) numbers | The set of counting numbers {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, …}.
negative exponents | given any integer n, where x is nonzero.
negative exponents | given any integer n, where x is nonzero.
negative infinity | The symbol (−∞) indicates the interval is unbounded to the left.
negative infinity | The symbol (−∞) indicates the interval is unbounded to the left.
nth root | The number that, when raised to the nth power, yields the original number.
nth root | The number that, when raised to the nth power, yields the original number.
odd integers | Integers that are not divisible by 2.
odd integers | Integers that are not divisible by 2.
opposite | Real numbers whose graphs are on opposite sides of the origin with the same distance to the origin.
opposite | Real numbers whose graphs are on opposite sides of the origin with the same distance to the origin.
opposite binomial property | If given a binomial , then the opposite is .
opposite binomial property | If given a binomial , then the opposite is .
opposite reciprocals | Two real numbers whose product is −1. Given a real number , the opposite reciprocal is .
opposite reciprocals | Two real numbers whose product is −1. Given a real number , the opposite reciprocal is .
opposite-side like terms | Like terms of an equation on opposite sides of the equal sign.
opposite-side like terms | Like terms of an equation on opposite sides of the equal sign.
order | To ensure a single correct result, perform mathematical operations in a specific order.
order | To ensure a single correct result, perform mathematical operations in a specific order.
origin | The point on the number line that represtents zero.
origin | The point on the number line that represtents zero.
origin | The point where the x- and y-axes cross, denoted by (0, 0).
origin | The point where the x- and y-axes cross, denoted by (0, 0).
parabola | The graph of any quadratic equation , where a, b, and c are real numbers and .
parabola | The graph of any quadratic equation , where a, b, and c are real numbers and .
Parallel lines | Lines in the same plane that do not intersect; their slopes are the same.
Parallel lines | Lines in the same plane that do not intersect; their slopes are the same.
percent | A representation of a number as part of 100: .
percent | A representation of a number as part of 100: .
perfect cube | The result of cubing an integer.
perfect cube | The result of cubing an integer.
perfect square | The result of squaring an integer.
perfect square | The result of squaring an integer.
perfect square trinomials | The trinomials obtained by squaring the binomials and
perfect square trinomials | The trinomials obtained by squaring the binomials and
perimeter | The sum of the lengths of all the outside edges of a polygon.
perimeter | The sum of the lengths of all the outside edges of a polygon.
Perimeter of a rectangle | , where l represents the length and w represents the width.
Perimeter of a rectangle | , where l represents the length and w represents the width.
Perimeter of a square | , where s represents the length of a side.
Perimeter of a square | , where s represents the length of a side.
Perimeter of a triangle | , where a, b, and c each represents the length of a different side.
Perimeter of a triangle | , where a, b, and c each represents the length of a different side.
pie chart | A circular graph divided into sectors whose area is proportional to the relative size of the ratio of the part to the total.
pie chart | A circular graph divided into sectors whose area is proportional to the relative size of the ratio of the part to the total.
placeholders | Terms with zero coefficients used to fill in all missing exponents within a polynomial.
placeholders | Terms with zero coefficients used to fill in all missing exponents within a polynomial.
point-slope form of a line | Any nonvertical line can be written in the form , where m is the slope and is any point on the line.
point-slope form of a line | Any nonvertical line can be written in the form , where m is the slope and is any point on the line.
polynomial | An algebraic expression consisting of terms with real number coefficients and variables with whole number exponents.
polynomial | An algebraic expression consisting of terms with real number coefficients and variables with whole number exponents.
Polynomial | An algebraic expression consisting of terms with real number coefficients and variables with whole number exponents.
Polynomial | An algebraic expression consisting of terms with real number coefficients and variables with whole number exponents.
polynomial long division | The process of dividing two polynomials using the division algorithm.
polynomial long division | The process of dividing two polynomials using the division algorithm.
polynomials with one variable | A polynomial where each term has the form , where is any real number and n is any whole number.
polynomials with one variable | A polynomial where each term has the form , where is any real number and n is any whole number.
power property of equality | Given any positive integer n and real numbers a and b, where , then .
power property of equality | Given any positive integer n and real numbers a and b, where , then .
power rule for a product | ; if a product is raised to a power, then apply that power to each factor in the product.
power rule for a product | ; if a product is raised to a power, then apply that power to each factor in the product.
power rule for a quotient | ; if a quotient is raised to a power, then apply that power to the numerator and the denominator.
power rule for a quotient | ; if a quotient is raised to a power, then apply that power to the numerator and the denominator.
power rule for exponents | ; a power raised to a power can be simplified by multiplying the exponents.
power rule for exponents | ; a power raised to a power can be simplified by multiplying the exponents.
prime factorization | The unique factorization of a natural number written as a product of primes.
prime factorization | The unique factorization of a natural number written as a product of primes.
prime factorization | The unique factorization of a natural number written as a product of primes.
prime factorization | The unique factorization of a natural number written as a product of primes.
prime number | Integers greater than 1 that are divisible only by 1 and itself.
prime number | Integers greater than 1 that are divisible only by 1 and itself.
prime polynomial | A polynomial with integer coefficients that cannot be factored as a product of polynomials with integer coefficients other than 1 and itself.
prime polynomial | A polynomial with integer coefficients that cannot be factored as a product of polynomials with integer coefficients other than 1 and itself.
principal (nonnegative) nth root | The positive nth root when n is even.
principal (nonnegative) nth root | The positive nth root when n is even.
principal (nonnegative) square root | The non-negative square root.
principal (nonnegative) square root | The non-negative square root.
principal (nonnegative) square root | The positive square root of a real number, denoted with the symbol .
principal (nonnegative) square root | The positive square root of a real number, denoted with the symbol .
product of complex conjugates | The real number that results from multiplying complex conjugates:
product of complex conjugates | The real number that results from multiplying complex conjugates:
product rule for exponents | ; the product of two expressions with the same base can be simplified by adding the exponents.
product rule for exponents | ; the product of two expressions with the same base can be simplified by adding the exponents.
Product rule for radicals | , where a and b represent positive real numbers.
Product rule for radicals | , where a and b represent positive real numbers.
properties of equality | Properties that allow us to obtain equivalent equations by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing both sides of an equation by nonzero real numbers.
properties of equality | Properties that allow us to obtain equivalent equations by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing both sides of an equation by nonzero real numbers.
properties of inequalities | Properties used to obtain equivalent inequalities and used as a means to solve them.
properties of inequalities | Properties used to obtain equivalent inequalities and used as a means to solve them.
proportion | A statement of the equality of two ratios.
proportion | A statement of the equality of two ratios.
Pythagorean theorem | Given any right triangle with legs measuring a and b units and hypotenuse measuring c units, then .
Pythagorean theorem | Given any right triangle with legs measuring a and b units and hypotenuse measuring c units, then .
Pythagorean theorem | Given any right triangle with legs measuring a and b units and hypotenuse measuring c units, then .
Pythagorean theorem | Given any right triangle with legs measuring a and b units and hypotenuse measuring c units, then .
Pythagorean theorem | Given any right triangle with legs measuring a and b units and hypotenuse measuring c units, then .
Pythagorean theorem | Given any right triangle with legs measuring a and b units and hypotenuse measuring c units, then .
quadrants | The four regions of a rectangular coordinate plane partly bounded by the x- and y-axes and numbered using the roman numerals I, II, III, and IV.
quadrants | The four regions of a rectangular coordinate plane partly bounded by the x- and y-axes and numbered using the roman numerals I, II, III, and IV.
quadratic formula | The formula , which gives the solutions to any quadratic equation in the form , where a, b, and c are real numbers and .
quadratic formula | The formula , which gives the solutions to any quadratic equation in the form , where a, b, and c are real numbers and .
Quadratic function | A polynomial function with degree 2.
Quadratic function | A polynomial function with degree 2.
quotient | The result after dividing.
quotient | The result after dividing.
quotient rule for exponents | ; the quotient of two expressions with the same base can be simplified by subtracting the exponents.
quotient rule for exponents | ; the quotient of two expressions with the same base can be simplified by subtracting the exponents.
Quotient rule for radicals | , where a and b represent positive real numbers.
Quotient rule for radicals | , where a and b represent positive real numbers.
quotients with negative exponents | , given any integers m and n, where and .
quotients with negative exponents | , given any integers m and n, where and .
radical | Used when referring to an expression of the form .
radical | Used when referring to an expression of the form .
radical equation | Any equation that contains one or more radicals with a variable in the radicand.
radical equation | Any equation that contains one or more radicals with a variable in the radicand.
radical expression | An algebraic expression that contains radicals.
radical expression | An algebraic expression that contains radicals.
radicand | The expression a within a radical sign, .
radicand | The expression a within a radical sign, .
radicand | The expression a within a radical sign, .
radicand | The expression a within a radical sign, .
range | The set of second components of a relation. The y-values define the range in relations consisting of points (x, y) in the rectangular coordinate plane.
range | The set of second components of a relation. The y-values define the range in relations consisting of points (x, y) in the rectangular coordinate plane.
rate | A ratio where the units for the numerator and the denominator are different.
rate | A ratio where the units for the numerator and the denominator are different.
ratio | Relationship between two numbers or quantities usually expressed as a quotient.
ratio | Relationship between two numbers or quantities usually expressed as a quotient.
ratio | Relationship between two numbers or quantities usually expressed as a quotient.
ratio | Relationship between two numbers or quantities usually expressed as a quotient.
rational (or fractional) exponents | The fractional exponent m/n that indicates a radical with index n and exponent m: .
rational (or fractional) exponents | The fractional exponent m/n that indicates a radical with index n and exponent m: .
rational equation | An equation containing at least one rational expression.
rational equation | An equation containing at least one rational expression.
Rational numbers | Numbers of the form , where a and b are integers and b is nonzero.
Rational numbers | Numbers of the form , where a and b are integers and b is nonzero.
rationalizing the denominator | The process of determining an equivalent radical expression with a rational denominator.
rationalizing the denominator | The process of determining an equivalent radical expression with a rational denominator.
real numbers | The set of all rational and irrational numbers.
real numbers | The set of all rational and irrational numbers.
reciprocal | The reciprocal of a nonzero number n is 1/n.
reciprocal | The reciprocal of a nonzero number n is 1/n.
reciprocals | The reciprocal of a nonzero number n is 1/n.
reciprocals | The reciprocal of a nonzero number n is 1/n.
reducing | The process of finding equivalent fractions by dividing the numerator and the denominator by common factors.
reducing | The process of finding equivalent fractions by dividing the numerator and the denominator by common factors.
reducing to lowest terms | Finding equivalent fractions where the numerator and the denominator share no common integer factor other than 1.
reducing to lowest terms | Finding equivalent fractions where the numerator and the denominator share no common integer factor other than 1.
relatively prime | Expressions that share no common factors other than 1.
relatively prime | Expressions that share no common factors other than 1.
remainder | The expression that is left after the division algorithm ends.
remainder | The expression that is left after the division algorithm ends.
restrictions | The set of real numbers for which a rational expression is not defined.
restrictions | The set of real numbers for which a rational expression is not defined.
root | A solution to a quadratic equation in standard form.
root | A solution to a quadratic equation in standard form.
root | A solution to a quadratic equation in standard form.
root | A solution to a quadratic equation in standard form.
round off | A means of approximating decimals with a specified number of significant digits.
round off | A means of approximating decimals with a specified number of significant digits.
run | The horizontal change between any two points on a line.
run | The horizontal change between any two points on a line.
same-side like terms | Like terms of an equation on the same side of the equal sign.
same-side like terms | Like terms of an equation on the same side of the equal sign.
satisfy the equation | After replacing the variable with a solution and simplifying, it produces a true statement.
satisfy the equation | After replacing the variable with a solution and simplifying, it produces a true statement.
scale factor | The reduced ratio of any two corresponding sides of similar triangles.
scale factor | The reduced ratio of any two corresponding sides of similar triangles.
scientific notation | Real numbers expressed in the form , where n is an integer and .
scientific notation | Real numbers expressed in the form , where n is an integer and .
set-builder notation | A system for describing sets using familiar mathematical notation.
set-builder notation | A system for describing sets using familiar mathematical notation.
similar radicals | Term used when referring to like radicals.
similar radicals | Term used when referring to like radicals.
similar terms | Used when referring to like terms.
similar terms | Used when referring to like terms.
similar triangles | Triangles with the same shape but not necessarily the same size. The measures of corresponding angles are equal and the corresponding sides are proportional.
similar triangles | Triangles with the same shape but not necessarily the same size. The measures of corresponding angles are equal and the corresponding sides are proportional.
Simple interest | Modeled by the formula , where p represents the principal amount invested at an annual interest rate r for t years.
Simple interest | Modeled by the formula , where p represents the principal amount invested at an annual interest rate r for t years.
simplified | A radical where the radicand does not consist of any factor that can be written as a perfect power of the index.
simplified | A radical where the radicand does not consist of any factor that can be written as a perfect power of the index.
simplifying the expression | The process of combining like terms until the expression contains no more similar terms.
simplifying the expression | The process of combining like terms until the expression contains no more similar terms.
simultaneous solution | Used when referring to a solution of a system of equations.
simultaneous solution | Used when referring to a solution of a system of equations.
slope formula | Given two points and , then the slope of the line is given by the formula .
slope formula | Given two points and , then the slope of the line is given by the formula .
slope-intercept form | Any nonvertical line can be written in the form , where m is the slope and (0, b) is the y-intercept.
slope-intercept form | Any nonvertical line can be written in the form , where m is the slope and (0, b) is the y-intercept.
solution | Any value that can replace the variable in an equation to produce a true statement.
solution | Any value that can replace the variable in an equation to produce a true statement.
solution to a linear inequality | A real number that produces a true statement when its value is substituted for the variable.
solution to a linear inequality | A real number that produces a true statement when its value is substituted for the variable.
solve by factoring | The process of solving an equation that is equal to zero by factoring it and then setting each variable factor equal to zero.
solve by factoring | The process of solving an equation that is equal to zero by factoring it and then setting each variable factor equal to zero.
square | The result when the exponent of any real number is 2.
square | The result when the exponent of any real number is 2.
square root | The number that, when multiplied by itself, yields the original number.
square root | The number that, when multiplied by itself, yields the original number.
square root function | The function .
square root function | The function .
square root property | For any real number k, if , then .
square root property | For any real number k, if , then .
squaring property of equality | Given real numbers a and b, where , then .
squaring property of equality | Given real numbers a and b, where , then .
standard form | A quadratic equation written in the form
standard form | A quadratic equation written in the form
standard form | Any quadratic equation in the form , where a, b, and c are real numbers and .
standard form | Any quadratic equation in the form , where a, b, and c are real numbers and .
Strict inequalities | Express ordering relationships using the symbol < for “less than” and > for “greater than.”
Strict inequalities | Express ordering relationships using the symbol < for “less than” and > for “greater than.”
substitute | The act of replacing a variable with an equivalent quantity.
substitute | The act of replacing a variable with an equivalent quantity.
substitution method | A means of solving a linear system by solving for one of the variables and substituting the result into the other equation.
substitution method | A means of solving a linear system by solving for one of the variables and substituting the result into the other equation.
subtracting polynomials | The process of subtracting all the terms of one polynomial from another and combining like terms.
subtracting polynomials | The process of subtracting all the terms of one polynomial from another and combining like terms.
sum of squares | does not have a general factored equivalent.
sum of squares | does not have a general factored equivalent.
symmetric property | Allows you to solve for the variable on either side of the equal sign, because is equivalent to .
symmetric property | Allows you to solve for the variable on either side of the equal sign, because is equivalent to .
system of linear inequalities | A set of two or more linear inequalities that define the conditions to be considered simultaneously.
system of linear inequalities | A set of two or more linear inequalities that define the conditions to be considered simultaneously.
test points | A point not on the boundary of the linear inequality used as a means to determine in which half-plane the solutions lie.
test points | A point not on the boundary of the linear inequality used as a means to determine in which half-plane the solutions lie.
Trinomial | Polynomial with three terms.
Trinomial | Polynomial with three terms.
undefined | A quotient such as , which is left without meaning and is not assigned an interpretation.
undefined | A quotient such as , which is left without meaning and is not assigned an interpretation.
Uniform motion | Described by the formula , where the distance D is given as the product of the average rate r and the time t traveled at that rate.
Uniform motion | Described by the formula , where the distance D is given as the product of the average rate r and the time t traveled at that rate.
Uniform motion | Described by the formula , where the distance, D, is given as the product of the average rate, r, and the time, t, traveled at that rate.
Uniform motion | Described by the formula , where the distance, D, is given as the product of the average rate, r, and the time, t, traveled at that rate.
uniform motion problems | Applications relating distance, average rate, and time.
uniform motion problems | Applications relating distance, average rate, and time.
union | The set formed by joining the individual solution sets indicated by the logical use of the word “or” and denoted with the symbol .
union | The set formed by joining the individual solution sets indicated by the logical use of the word “or” and denoted with the symbol .
unit cost | The price of each unit.
unit cost | The price of each unit.
unlike denominators | Denominators of fractions that are not the same.
unlike denominators | Denominators of fractions that are not the same.
varies inversely | Describes two quantities x and y, where one variable is directly proportional to the reciprocal of the other:
varies inversely | Describes two quantities x and y, where one variable is directly proportional to the reciprocal of the other:
varies jointly | Describes a quantity y that varies directly as the product of two other quantities x and z: .
varies jointly | Describes a quantity y that varies directly as the product of two other quantities x and z: .
vertical line | Any line whose equation can be written in the form x = k, where k is a real number.
vertical line | Any line whose equation can be written in the form x = k, where k is a real number.
vertical line test | If a vertical line intersects a graph more than once, then the graph does not represent a function.
vertical line test | If a vertical line intersects a graph more than once, then the graph does not represent a function.
whole numbers | The set of natural numbers combined with zero {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, …}.
whole numbers | The set of natural numbers combined with zero {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, …}.
work rate | The rate at which a task can be performed.
work rate | The rate at which a task can be performed.
work-rate formula | , where and are the individual work rates and t is the time it takes to complete the task working together.
work-rate formula | , where and are the individual work rates and t is the time it takes to complete the task working together.
y-intercept | The point (or points) where a graph intersects the y-axis, expressed as an ordered pair (0, y).
y-intercept | The point (or points) where a graph intersects the y-axis, expressed as an ordered pair (0, y).
zero as an exponent | ; any nonzero base raised to the 0 power is defined to be 1.
zero as an exponent | ; any nonzero base raised to the 0 power is defined to be 1.
Zero factor property | Given any real number a,
Zero factor property | Given any real number a,
zero-product property | Any product is equal to zero if and only if at least one of the factors is zero.
zero-product property | Any product is equal to zero if and only if at least one of the factors is zero.