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What is the highest power of the variable in a linear equation?
Which of the following forms represents a quadratic equation?
How can you solve a system of equations?
Which of these describes a variable in algebra?
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What is an algebraic expression?
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Which of the following is a correct inequality statement?
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What defines a function?
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Which method can be used to solve quadratic equations?
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Study Notes
Algebra
What is Algebra?
- Algebra is a branch of mathematics that deals with variables and their relationships
- It involves the study of mathematical symbols and the rules for manipulating these symbols to solve equations and study structures
Key Concepts:
Variables and Expressions
- A variable is a symbol that represents a value that can change
- An algebraic expression is a combination of variables, constants, and mathematical operations
- Examples: 2x, 3x^2, x + 5
Equations and Inequalities
- An equation is a statement that says two expressions are equal
- A solution to an equation is a value of the variable that makes the equation true
- Inequalities are statements that compare two expressions using greater than, less than, or equal to
Linear Equations
- A linear equation is an equation in which the highest power of the variable(s) is 1
- Linear equations can be written in the form: ax + by = c, where a, b, and c are constants
- Linear equations can be solved using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Quadratic Equations
- A quadratic equation is an equation in which the highest power of the variable(s) is 2
- Quadratic equations can be written in the form: ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants
- Quadratic equations can be solved using factoring, the quadratic formula, or graphing
Functions
- A function is a relation between a set of inputs (called the domain) and a set of possible outputs (called the range)
- Functions can be represented algebraically, graphically, or numerically
- Functions can be composed, added, and multiplied
Systems of Equations
- A system of equations is a set of two or more equations that must be true at the same time
- Systems of equations can be solved using substitution, elimination, or graphing
- Systems of equations can have no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions
Overview of Algebra
- A branch of mathematics focused on variables and their relationships.
- Involves the study of symbols and rules for manipulating these symbols to solve equations.
Key Concepts
Variables and Expressions
- A variable represents a value that can change, typically shown as letters (e.g., x, y).
- An algebraic expression includes variables, constants, and operations (e.g., addition, subtraction).
- Examples of expressions:
- Single variable: 2x
- Polynomial: 3x^2
- Combined: x + 5
Equations and Inequalities
- An equation equates two expressions, indicated by an equal sign.
- The solution to an equation identifies the variable value that satisfies the equation.
- Inequalities express a relationship using symbols like > (greater than), < (less than), ≥ (greater than or equal to).
Linear Equations
- A linear equation has a maximum variable power of 1.
- Common form: ax + by = c, where a, b, and c are constants.
- Can be solved through basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
Quadratic Equations
- A quadratic equation features a maximum variable power of 2.
- Standard form: ax^2 + bx + c = 0, with a, b, and c as constants.
- Solutions can be found through factoring, the quadratic formula, or graphing methods.
Functions
- A function links a set of inputs (domain) with outputs (range).
- Representation methods include algebraic expressions, graphical plots, and numerical tables.
- Functions can undergo operations such as composition, addition, and multiplication.
Systems of Equations
- A system consists of two or more equations that must hold true simultaneously.
- Methods for solving include substitution, elimination, and graphical representation.
- Solutions vary: there may be no solutions, one solution, or infinitely many solutions.
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Learn the fundamental concepts of algebra, including variables, expressions, and equations. Understand the rules for manipulating symbols to solve problems and study structures.
