Questions and Answers
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?
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What is commutative property?
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What is distributive property?
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What does 'no solution' mean?
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What does 'one solution' mean?
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What does 'many solutions' mean?
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What's the goal in substitution method?
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What are 2 coordinates called?
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What is this problem an example of: a * b = b * a?
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What is the problem an example of: 2(x + 6)?
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If a variable is negative in the substitution method, what do you do?
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How many problems are used in substitution method?
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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.
