Algebra 1 Chapter 6 Vocab

Algebra 1 Chapter 6 Vocab

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Power

Front

The result of raising a base to an exponent. For example, 8 is a power of 2 because 8 = 2³

Back

Common Ratio

Front

The ratio between each pair of consecutive terms in a geometric sequence

Back

Common Difference

Front

The difference between each pair of consecutive terms in an arithmetic sequence

Back

Base

Front

The number in an exponential term that is being multiplied by itself

Back

Radical

Front

An expression in the form ... (see picture)

Back

Asymptote

Front

A line that a graph approaches but never intersects

Back

Exponential Decay

Front

When a quantity decreases by the same factor over equal intervals of time. As a function, y=a(1-r)^t

Back

Geometric Sequence

Front

An ordered list of numbers in which the ratio between each pair of consecutive terms is the same

Back

Exponent

Front

A number that tells how many times the base should be multiplied by itself

Back

Arithmetic Sequence

Front

An ordered list of numbers in which the difference between each pair of consecutive terms is the same

Back

Exponential Function

Front

A nonlinear function of the form y=ab^x, where a≠0, b≠1, and b>0

Back

Exponential Growth

Front

When a quantity increases by the same factor over equal intervals of time. As a function, y=a(1+r)^t

Back

Square Root

Front

A non-negative number that must be multiplied by itself to equal a given number. Uses the symbol √

Back

Compound Interest

Front

The interest earned on the principal and on previously earned interest

Back

Scientific Notation

Front

A way of writing numbers a x 10^b, where 1≤a<10 and b is an integer

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