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The equation $3x + 5 = 10$ can be solved to find that $x$ equals $5$.
The equation $3x + 5 = 10$ can be solved to find that $x$ equals $5$.
False (B)
In the function $y = 2x^2 + 3x + 1$, the highest degree is 2.
In the function $y = 2x^2 + 3x + 1$, the highest degree is 2.
True (A)
The distributive property states that $a(b + c) = ab + ac$.
The distributive property states that $a(b + c) = ab + ac$.
True (A)
An inequality can show that two expressions are equivalent.
An inequality can show that two expressions are equivalent.
Factorization involves rewriting an expression as a sum of its factors, such as $x^2 - 1 = (x - 1) + (x + 1)$.
Factorization involves rewriting an expression as a sum of its factors, such as $x^2 - 1 = (x - 1) + (x + 1)$.
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Study Notes
Algebra
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Basic Concepts
- Variables: Symbols representing numbers (e.g., x, y).
- Expressions: Combinations of variables and constants using operations (e.g., 3x + 2).
- Equations: A statement that two expressions are equal (e.g., 2x + 3 = 7).
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Operations
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
- Factorization: Expressing an expression as a product of its factors (e.g., x^2 - 4 = (x - 2)(x + 2)).
- Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac.
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Functions
- Definition: A relation where each input has exactly one output.
- Types: Linear (y = mx + b), Quadratic (y = ax^2 + bx + c).
- Graphs: Visual representations of functions on a coordinate plane.
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Inequalities
- Expressions that use inequality signs (>, <, ≥, ≤).
- Solutions: Indicates the range of values that satisfy the inequality.
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Polynomials
- Expressions consisting of terms (e.g., ax^n + bx^(n-1) + ...).
- Degree: Highest exponent of the variable in a polynomial.
- Operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division (polynomial long division).
Number Theory
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Basic Concepts
- Integers: Whole numbers including positive, negative, and zero.
- Prime Numbers: Natural numbers greater than 1 that have no positive divisors other than 1 and themselves.
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Divisibility
- A number a is divisible by b if a = kb for some integer k.
- Common Divisors: Numbers that divide two or more numbers without a remainder.
- Greatest Common Divisor (GCD): The largest number that divides two or more numbers.
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Multiples and Least Common Multiple (LCM)
- Multiples: Products of a number and integers.
- LCM: The smallest positive integer that is a multiple of two or more numbers.
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Modular Arithmetic
- Concept of congruence: a ≡ b (mod n) means a and b give the same remainder when divided by n.
- Applications: Cryptography, computer science problems.
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Fibonacci Sequence
- Sequence where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones (starting with 0 and 1).
- Formula: F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2).
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Applications
- Cryptography, algorithms, coding theory.
- Patterns: Studying relationships and properties of numbers.
Basic Concepts
- Variables are symbols that can represent any unknown value.
- Expressions are combinations of variables, constants, and mathematical operations.
- Equations state that two expressions are equal.
Operations
- Basic operations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Factoring involves breaking down an expression into a product of its factors.
- The distributive property allows you to expand expressions by multiplying a term with all terms inside parentheses.
Functions
- Functions assign each input value to a unique output value.
- Linear functions have graphs that are straight lines, represented by the equation y = mx + b.
- Quadratic functions have parabolic graphs, represented by the equation y = ax^2 + bx + c.
Inequalities
- Expressions that use inequality signs like > (greater than), < (less than), ≥ (greater than or equal to), ≤ (less than or equal to).
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