How much a quantity changes on average, relative to the change in another quantity, over time.
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vertical line test
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If no vertical line intersects a graph in more than one point, then the graph represents a function.
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reflection
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A transformation in which every point of a figure is mapped to a corresponding image across a line of symmetry.
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dilation
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A transformation in which a geometric figure is enlarged or reduced.
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quadratic function
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A function described by the equation f(x) = ax2 + bx + c, where a is not equal to 0.
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linear equation
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An equation that has no operations other than addition, subtraction, and multiplication of a variable by a constant.
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translation
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A figure is moved from one location to another on the coordinate plane without changing its size, shape, or orientation.
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absolute value function
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A function written as f(x) = |x|, where f(x) = x if x > 0, 0 of x = 0, and -x = x < 0, for all values of x.
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linear function
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A function whose ordered pairs satisfy a linear equation.
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scatterplot
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A set of data graphed as ordered pairs in a coordinate plane.
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independent variable
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In a function, the variable, usually x, whose values make up the domain.
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boundary
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A line or curve that separates the coordinate plane into two regions.
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y-intercept
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The y-coordinate of the point at which a graph crosses the y-axis.
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line of reflection
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The line over which a reflection flips a figure.
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one-to-one function
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A function where each element of the range is paired with exactly one element of the domain.
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piecewise-defined function
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A function that is written using two or more expressions.
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linear inequality
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An inequality that describes a half-plane with a boundary that is a straight line.
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greatest integer function
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A step function, written as f(x) = [[x]], where f(x) is the greatest integer less than or equal to x.
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parent graph
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The simplest of graphs in a family.
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parallel lines
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Nonvertical coplanar lines with the same slope.
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identity function
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The function f(x) = x.
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parent function
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The simplest, most general function in a family of functions.
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onto function
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Each element of the range corresponds to an element of the domain.
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standard form
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A linear equation written in the form Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers whose greatest common factor is 1, A greater than or equal to 0, and A and B are both not zero.
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line of fit
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A line that closely approximates a set of data.
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dependent variable
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The variable in a function, usually y, whose value depends on the independent variable, usually x. Its values make up the range.
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piecewise-linear function
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A function in which the equation for each interval is linear.
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prediction equation
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An equation suggested by the points of a scatter plot that is used to predict other points.
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negative correlation
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When the values in a scatter plot are closely linked in a negative manner.
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bivariate data
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Data consisting of pairs of values.
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discrete function
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A function in which the domain is a set of individual points.
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constant function
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A linear function of the form f(x) = b.
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dot plot
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Two sets of data plotted as ordered pairs in a coordinate plane.
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slope-intercept form
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The equation of a line in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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x-intercept
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The x-coordinate of the point at which a graph crosses the x-axis.
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regression line
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A line of best fit.
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function notation
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An equation of y in terms of x can be rewritten so that y = f(x). For example y = 2X + 1 can be written as f(x) = 2x + 1.
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continuous function
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A function that can be graphed with a line or a smooth curve.
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positive correlation
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When the values in a scatter plot are closely linked in a positive manner.
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point-slope form
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An equation in the form y - y1 = m(x - x1), where (x1, y1) are the coordinates of a point on the line and m is the slope of the line.
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step function
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A function whose graph is a series of line segments.
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slope
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The ratio of the change in y-coordinates to the change in x-coordinates.
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family of graphs
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A group of graphs that displays one or more similar characteristics.
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correlation coefficient
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A measure that shows how well data are modeled by a linear equation.
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linear relations
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A relation that has straight line graphs.
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perpendicular
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lines In a plane, any two oblique lines, the product of whose slopes is -1.