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Math 4 Unit 2 Vocabulary
Math 4 Unit 2 Vocabulary
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Mathematics
12th Grade
07/27/2012

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Term
domain
Definition

all of the possible inputs of a function

 

 

 

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range
Definition

all of the possible outputs of a function

 

 

 

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end behavior
Definition

the value a function approaches as x approaches positive or negative infinity

 

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horizontal asymptote
Definition

If f(x) approaches a as x approaches infinity or negative infinity, then y = a.

 

 

 

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vertical asymptote
Definition

If f(x) appraoches plus or minus infinityas x approaches afrom the left or right, then x = a

 

 

 

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slant asymptote
Definition

An oblique line which the graph of a function approaches as the    independent variable goes to positive or negative infinity.

 

 

 

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hole
Definition

(a, b)if f(x) approaches bas x appraoches afrom the left and right, but f(a) is not equal to b.

 

 

 

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x-intercept
Definition

the domain value(s) that produces a y-value of 0; where the graph crosses the x-axis

 

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y-intercept
Definition

the value of a function when x is 0; where a graph crosses the y-axis

 

 

 

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rational expression
Definition

an expression that can be written as a ratio of two polynomials

 

 

 

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discontinuity of a rational function
Definition

place on the graph where it is undefined such as a hole or vertical asymptote

 

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