Algebra 1 Unit 2 Study Guide
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What is the equation for slope intercept form?

Y = mx + b

In slope intercept form, what does (b) stand for?

Y intercept

In slope intercept form, what does (m) stand for?

Slope

What is associative property?

<p>Grouping</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is commutative property?

<p>Moving around numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is distributive property?

<p>Distributing numbers to parentheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'no solution' mean?

<p>No values for x can make it equal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'one solution' mean?

<p>Only one answer for x can make the statement true</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'many solutions' mean?

<p>Any value for x can make the statement true</p> Signup and view all the answers

What's the goal in substitution method?

<p>To get one variable by itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are 2 coordinates called?

<p>Ordered pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is this problem an example of: a * b = b * a?

<p>Commutative</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem an example of: 2(x + 6)?

<p>Distributive</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a variable is negative in the substitution method, what do you do?

<p>Divide by -1</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many problems are used in substitution method?

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Slope Intercept Form

  • The equation for slope-intercept form is Y = mx + b.
  • In this equation, (b) represents the y-intercept, the point where the line crosses the y-axis.
  • The variable (m) stands for slope, indicating the steepness and direction of the line.

Properties of Operations

  • Associative Property involves the grouping of numbers without changing the result (e.g., (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)).
  • Commutative Property allows the order of numbers to change without affecting the outcome, applicable to addition and multiplication (e.g., a + b = b + a).
  • Distributive Property separates numbers within parentheses and distributes a multiplier across terms (e.g., a(b + c) = ab + ac).

Solutions in Equations

  • No solution indicates that there are no values for x that satisfy the equation, often resulting in a contradiction.
  • One solution means there is a single value for x that makes the equation true.
  • Many solutions suggest that any value for x could satisfy the equation, indicating infinite solutions.

Substitution Method

  • The goal in the substitution method is to isolate one variable to simplify solving systems of equations.
  • When dealing with a negative variable in the substitution method, it is essential to divide by -1 to find its positive equivalent.

Coordinate System

  • A pair of coordinates, typically referred to as ordered pairs, represent points in a graph, denoted as (x, y).
  • Examples illustrating properties include commutative (a * b = b * a) and distributive (2(x + 6)) applications in algebra.

Application of Substitution

  • The substitution method typically requires solving two equations simultaneously to determine the values of the variables involved.

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This quiz covers key concepts from Algebra 1 Unit 2, focusing on slope intercept form and properties of operations. Review essential definitions such as the meanings of (m) and (b) in the slope intercept equation. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of fundamental algebra concepts.

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