Quadratic Formula Vocab words

Quadratic Formula

the formula that represents the roots of any quadratic function in standard form.

Discriminant

b^2-4ac; determines the number and types of roots a quadratic will have (radicand of the reciprocal)

Conjunction

a compound inequality whose solution set is a line segment.

Disjunction

a compound inequality whose solution set is two rays extending in opposite directions

Inclusive

a type of inequality that includes the boundaries as part of the solution set (closed endpoints, solid boundary line/curve)

Equality

addition property of equality; x+c=y+c if x=y ; adding the same constant "c" to both sides of the equation will maintain the existing equivalence.

Identity

addition inequality x+0=x ; adding a value of zero to an expression will maintain the value of the expression.

complex

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