Across
- 1. The small number that tells you how many times to multiply a base by itself.
- 5. A number that stands alone and does not change its value.
- 7. A method of solving systems by replacing one variable with an equivalent expression.
- 9. The U-shaped curve created by a quadratic function.
- 10. A letter or symbol used to represent an unknown number.
- 11. The process of breaking down a polynomial into a product of simpler expressions.
- 13. The highest or lowest point on a parabola.
- 14. A mathematical sentence using symbols like < or > to compare two values.
- 15. A method of solving systems by adding or subtracting equations to remove a variable.
Down
- 2. An expression consisting of many terms, like (3x^2 + 2x - 5).
- 3. The set of all possible output values (y-values) for a function.
- 4. The set of all possible input values (x-values) for a function.
- 6. A relation where every input has exactly one output.
- 8. The measure of the steepness of a line, often called "rise over run."
- 12. The number that is multiplied by a variable (e.g., the 5 in 5x).