Ordered Pairs
Ordered pairs are pairs of numbers that represent coordinates on a Cartesian plane, typically written in the form (x, y). In the context of equations, they are used to identify specific solutions where the x-value corresponds to a particular y-value derived from the equation. For example, for the equation y = x^2, the ordered pairs (1, 1), (2, 4), and (3, 9) are solutions since they satisfy the equation.
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Graphing Quadratic Functions
Graphing quadratic functions involves plotting the curve of a function defined by a polynomial of degree two, typically in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c. The graph of such functions is a parabola, which opens upwards if 'a' is positive and downwards if 'a' is negative. Understanding the shape and vertex of the parabola is crucial for accurately representing the function visually.
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Function Evaluation
Function evaluation is the process of substituting a specific value for the variable in a function to find the corresponding output. For the equation y = x^2, evaluating the function at different x-values allows us to determine the y-values that form ordered pairs. This concept is essential for generating the table of solutions and understanding how changes in x affect y.
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