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Study Notes
Introduction to Algebra
- Algebra is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of variables and their relationships.
- It involves the use of symbols, equations, and formulas to solve problems and model real-world situations.
Basic Concepts
- Variables: Letters or symbols that represent unknown values or quantities.
- Constants: Numbers that do not change value.
- Expressions: Combinations of variables, constants, and mathematical operations.
- Equations: Statements that express the equality of two expressions.
- Inequalities: Statements that express the relationship between two expressions using greater than, less than, or equal to.
Operations in Algebra
- Addition and Subtraction: Combining like terms to simplify expressions.
- Multiplication and Division: Following the order of operations (PEMDAS) to evaluate expressions.
- Exponents: Raising a number to a power to express repeated multiplication.
Solving Equations and Inequalities
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Linear Equations: Equations in which the highest power of the variable is 1.
- Example: 2x + 3 = 5
- Solution: x = 1
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Quadratic Equations: Equations in which the highest power of the variable is 2.
- Example: x^2 + 4x + 4 = 0
- Solution: x = -2
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Inequality Solution: Finding the range of values that satisfy an inequality.
- Example: 2x - 3 > 5
- Solution: x > 4
Graphing and Functions
- Graphing: Plotting points on a coordinate plane to visualize relationships.
- Functions: Relations between variables, often represented as f(x) = y.
- Domain and Range: The set of input values (domain) and output values (range) of a function.
Systems of Equations
- Systems of Linear Equations: Two or more linear equations with two or more variables.
- Substitution Method: Solving one equation for a variable and substituting it into another equation.
- Elimination Method: Adding or subtracting equations to eliminate one variable and solve for the other.
Quadratic Formula and Applications
- Quadratic Formula: x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a, used to solve quadratic equations.
- Applications: Algebra is used in physics, engineering, computer science, and economics to model and solve problems.
Introduction to Algebra
- Algebra studies variables and their relationships using symbols, equations, and formulas to solve problems and model real-world situations.
Basic Concepts
- A variable is a letter or symbol representing an unknown value or quantity.
- A constant is a number that does not change value.
- An expression is a combination of variables, constants, and mathematical operations.
- An equation is a statement expressing the equality of two expressions.
- An inequality is a statement expressing the relationship between two expressions using greater than, less than, or equal to.
Operations in Algebra
- To simplify expressions, combine like terms using addition and subtraction.
- Follow the order of operations (PEMDAS) to evaluate expressions using multiplication and division.
- Exponents raise a number to a power to express repeated multiplication.
Solving Equations and Inequalities
- Linear equations have the highest power of the variable as 1, e.g., 2x + 3 = 5, with a solution of x = 1.
- Quadratic equations have the highest power of the variable as 2, e.g., x^2 + 4x + 4 = 0, with a solution of x = -2.
- Solve inequalities by finding the range of values that satisfy the inequality, e.g., 2x - 3 > 5, with a solution of x > 4.
Graphing and Functions
- Graphing involves plotting points on a coordinate plane to visualize relationships.
- A function is a relation between variables, often represented as f(x) = y.
- The domain is the set of input values, and the range is the set of output values of a function.
Systems of Equations
- Systems of linear equations consist of two or more linear equations with two or more variables.
- Use the substitution method by solving one equation for a variable and substituting it into another equation.
- Use the elimination method by adding or subtracting equations to eliminate one variable and solve for the other.
Quadratic Formula and Applications
- The quadratic formula is x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a, used to solve quadratic equations.
- Algebra has applications in physics, engineering, computer science, and economics to model and solve problems.
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Learn the fundamentals of algebra, including variables, constants, expressions, and equations. Understand how to use these concepts to solve problems and model real-world situations.
