Equations
Equations pt 2
Concepts
Exponents
Test taking strategies
100

What is slope formula?

y=mx+b

100

Standard Form

Ax+By=C

100

What is the vertical line test?

Way to prove if a function is a function or not; cannot cross twice on the same x axis

100

What is adding exponents?

Multiplying exponents 

100

What is the FIRST thing to do when you see a question

Read it carefully and understand what its' asking you to do

200

What is the formula for Rate of Change/Slope?

Y2-Y1/X2-X1

200

What is the equation for a circle?

(x-h)^2+(y-k)^2=r^2

200

What are the different ways to transform a parabola

-Horizontal shift

-Vertical shift

-Reflection

-Rotation


200

What is dividing exponents?

Subtracting exponents 

200

What is the next thing you should do?

Look at any graphs, charts or pictures and try to eliminate answer choices

300

What is the Pythagorean theorem? 

a^2+b^2=c^2

300

What is vertex form?

f(x)=a(x-h)^2+k

300

What are different factoring methods

-Difference of squares

-Tik Tac Toe

-FOIL

300

What is a rational exponent?

n square root a^m

300

What should you always do when you need to calculate?

Double check your work

400
What is point slope formula?

y-y1=m(x-x1)

400

What is the equation for a parabola?

y=ax^2+bx+c
400

What is the equation for difference of squares?

a^2-b^2=(a-b)(a+b)

400
What is a negative exponent?

Impossible

400
What is another GREAT test taking strategy?

Look at the answer choices. Eliminate stupid answers

500

What is the quadratic formula?

-b+/-*sqrt b^2-4a*c/2a

500

What is axis of symmetry?

x=-b/2a

500

What is domain and range? What is input and output? Which CANNOT repeat?

domain is x, range is y, input is x, output is y, the x CANNOT repeat itself

500

What is the step to take when you get a negative exponent?

1/a^n

500

When in doubt...

Pick B or C