Chapter 4, Problem 30LSR

Carefully read through the list of terminology we’ve used in Unit 4. Consider circling the terms you aren’t familiar with and looking them up. Then test your understanding by using the list to fill in the appropriate blank in each sentence.

arbitrary

binomial

coefficient

conjecture

counterexample

deductive reasoning

equivalent

expanded form

exponential decay

exponential function

exponential growth

f(x)

factored form

factoring

factors

function

growth factor

hypotenuse

inductive reasoning

inverse variation

isosceles

margin of error

parabola

parameters

perfect squares

polynomial

prime polynomial

profit

quadratic function

revenue

right triangle

standard form

symmetry

terms

trinomial

vertex

zero

An algebraic expression consisting of one or more terms that look like either a real number or a real number times a variable raised to a whole number power is called a _______________.