Monday, March 9, 2026, 10:40 PM
Site: Learnbps
Course: Algebra I (MAT111) Master Course (Algebra I (MAT111))
Glossary: Algebra I Glossary
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deductive reasoninga form of logical thinking that uses generalizations to draw specific conclusions based on a series of logical steps, deductive reasoning may use rules, laws, and theories to support or justify a conjecture |
dependent eventstwo or more events for which the occurrence of one affects the probability of the other(s) |
dependent valuea value or variable that depends upon the independent value |
dependent variablea value or variable that depends upon the independent value |
discrete patterna pattern made of separate and distinct values or objects |
discrete valuesvalues that change in increments (not continuously) |
discriminantthe expression b2 – 4ac under the radical in the quadratic formula; the expression can be used to determine the number of real roots the quadratic equation has |
Distributive Propertystates that the product of a number and a sum equals the sum of the individual products of the number and the addends: for all real numbers a, b, and c, a(b + c) = ab + ac |
Division Property of Equalityallows us to divide both sides of an equation by the same amount: For all real numbers a, b, and c, if a = b and c is not 0, then |
domainthe set of all possible inputs of a function which allow the function to work |