Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:28 PM
Site: Learnbps
Course: Algebra I (MAT111) Master Course (Algebra I (MAT111))
Glossary: Algebra I Glossary
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parabolaa U-shaped graph which is produced by a quadratic equation |
parallel lineslines that have the same slope and different y-intercepts |
partial productsa method of multiplication in which each factor is split into a sum of its parts. Every part of one factor is multiplied by every part of the other factor, then these partial products are added together. For example, (5)(23) = (5)(20 + 3) = 5(20) + 5(3) = 100 + 15 = 115 |
perfect squareany of the squares of the integers. Since 12 = 1, 22 = 4, 32 = 9, etc., 1, 4, and 9 are perfect squares |
perfect square trinomiala trinomial that is the product of a binomial times itself, such as r2 + 2rs + s2 (from (r + s)2), and r2 – 2rs + s2 (from (r – s)2) |
permutationsgroupings in which the order of members matters |
perpendicular lineslines that have opposite reciprocal slopes |
point-slope formula (FIX)a form of linear equation, written as (FIX) , where m is the slope and (x1, y1) are the co-ordinates of a point |
polynomiala monomial or sum of monomials, like 4x2 + 3x – 10 |
polynomial functionsa monomial or sum of monomials, like y = 4x2 + 3x – 10 |