Mathematics

function

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(mathematics) a quantity whose value changes according to another quantity's varying value

to model

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to make a representation of something, especially one based on mathematics

constant

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a quantity or value that remains the same and does not change in a specific mathematical context

expression

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a combination of numbers, variables, operations, and grouping symbols that collectively represent a numerical value or relationship

equivalent

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(of mathematical expressions or quantities) having the same value or function, even if they appear in different forms

to intersect

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to meet or cross another path, line, etc. at a particular point

scatter plot

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a type of graph used in statistics and data analysis to display and compare two sets of numerical data

line of best fit

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/lˈaɪn ʌv bˈɛst fˈɪt/

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a straight line drawn through the center of a group of data points on a scatter plot representing the best approximation of the relationship between the variables being studied

variable

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(mathematics) a quantity that is capable of assuming different values in a calculation

scale

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a system of numerical values used to quantify and compare levels, degrees, or values

domain

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the set of all possible input values for which a given function is defined

interval

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a set of real numbers that includes all the numbers between any two specified numbers within the set

linear function

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/lˈɪnɪɹ fˈʌŋkʃən/

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a mathematical function that creates a straight line when graphed

rational function

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/ɹˈæʃənəl fˈʌŋkʃən/

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a function that can be expressed as the ratio of two polynomials, where the denominator is not zero

integer constant

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a fixed numerical value that is a whole number, either positive, negative, or zero

linear equation

noun

/lˈɪnɪɹ ɪkwˈeɪʒən/

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an equation that makes a straight line when graphed

to correspond

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to have a direct relationship or alignment with something else, such as paired values or elements

term

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a single number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables in an expression or equation, separated by addition or subtraction operators

axis

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a reference line used in coordinate systems to provide a framework for locating points

polynominal function

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a mathematical function that can be expressed as a sum of terms, where each term is a constant multiplied by a variable raised to a non-negative integer power

to satisfy

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to fulfill the conditions or requirements of a mathematical statement, equation, or inequality

coefficient

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a numerical or constant factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic term

quadratic

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an equation where the highest power of the variable is squared

regression

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a statistical method used to model and analyze the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables

bimodal

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having or involving two distinct modes, peaks, or most frequent values

equidistant

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having equal distances from two or more points

collinear

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having points that lie on the same straight line

theorem

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a statement or proposition that has been proven to be true based on previously established axioms, definitions, and other theorems within a particular mathematical or logical system

period

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a recurring interval or length associated with a mathematical function or pattern

to evaluate

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to find the numerical value of an expression, equation, or function by substituting specific values for the variables

expanded notation

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a way of representing numbers as the sum of each digit multiplied by its place value

scientific notation

noun

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a method of writing numbers as the product of a coefficient and a power of 10

to diagram

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to represent or illustrate something using a drawing, chart, or schematic

matrix

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a rectangular array of numbers or symbols organized in rows and columns, commonly used in linear algebra for representing equations, transformations, and vector operations

factorial

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the product of all positive whole numbers from 1 to a given number

vector

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an ordered set of numbers that describes both magnitude and direction, commonly used to represent quantities like displacement, velocity, or force in physics and engineering

standard coordinate plane

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a two-dimensional system used to represent points in space

trigonometric function

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a mathematical function that relates the angles of a triangle to the lengths of its sides, commonly including sine, cosine, and tangent

augmented matrix

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/ɔːɡmˈɛntᵻd mˈeɪtɹɪks/

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a way of representing a system of linear equations in matrix form

unit vector

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a vector that has a magnitude of 1 and represents direction without regard to scale

determinant

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a single number calculated from the elements of a square matrix that indicates important properties, like whether the matrix can be inverted