Algebra I Glossary

the math symbol (FIX) , used to denote the process of taking a root of a quantity

an equation that contains a variable within a radical term

a quantity that contains a term with a radical, as in (ADD)

the number under the radical symbol

a way of describing the exponent in exponential notation. We can say the base is "raised to the power" of the exponent.  For example we read x5 as “x raised to the 5th power.”

unable to be predicted with certainty

the set of all possible outputs of a function

a mathematical way of relating two quantities, which usually are measured in different units

the constant in a proportional function equation; it describes the ratio or proportional relationship of the independent and dependent variables—also called the constant of variation or the constant of proportionality

an equation that contains one or more rational expressions