Grade 10 Math key terms

5. The number being multiplied repeatedly in an exponent, e.g., the x in x².
6. How a quantity changes in relation to another quantity, often expressed as a slope.
10. A mathematical statement using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥ to compare expressions.
11. A number indicating repeated multiplication, e.g., the 2 in x².
13. The numerical factor in a term, e.g., 5 in 5x.
14. The graph of a quadratic function, shaped like a U or an upside-down U.
16. A line that divides a parabola into two symmetrical halves.
17. The set of all possible input values of a function.
18. The set of all possible output values of a function.
19. A relation where each input (x-value) corresponds to exactly one output (y-value).

1. A number that stays the same in an expression.
2. A mathematical phrase combining numbers, variables, and operations.
3. A symbol representing a quantity that can change.
4. An equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0.
7. A mathematical statement with an equal sign, showing that two expressions are equivalent.
8. A function whose graph is a straight line.
9. An expression with one or more terms, each involving variables raised to non-negative integer powers.
12. Breaking down a polynomial into simpler expressions, often involving multiplication.
15. The highest or lowest point of a parabola.