Algebra Basics Quiz
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What is the correct form of a quadratic equation?

  • bx^2 + a = c
  • a + bx^2 + c = 0
  • ax^2 + bx + c = 0 (correct)
  • ax^2 + b = c

Which method is NOT a valid way to solve a quadratic equation?

  • Graphing
  • Completing the cube (correct)
  • Factoring
  • Quadratic formula

Which of the following correctly describes a linear function?

  • It can represent a parabola on a graph.
  • It has a constant rate of change. (correct)
  • It has variable rates of change.
  • It always results in exponential growth.

Which symbol correctly represents 'greater than or equal to' in inequalities?

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What is the consequence of dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number?

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What is the correct standard form of a linear equation?

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Which of the following correctly describes a polynomial?

<p>An expression consisting of variables and coefficients using non-negative integer exponents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about variables is true?

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What is the primary purpose of factoring a polynomial?

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Which method can be used to solve a system of linear equations?

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What is the result of any number raised to the zero exponent?

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Which operation is performed first according to the order of operations?

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What does a negative exponent indicate?

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Flashcards

Quadratic Equation

An equation in the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants, and a ≠ 0.

Function

A relationship where each input has exactly one output.

Linear Function

A function with a constant rate of change, resulting in a straight line graph.

Quadratic Formula

A formula to find the roots (solutions) of a quadratic equation.

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Inequality

A mathematical statement comparing values using symbols like <, >, ≤, ≥, or ≠.

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Algebra

A branch of math using symbols to represent numbers and quantities in expressions and equations.

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Linear Equation

An equation whose graph forms a straight line; it has one variable raised to the first power.

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Variable

A letter used to represent an unknown value that can change.

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Order of Operations

Rules for the sequence of calculations in an expression (PEMDAS/BODMAS).

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Polynomial

An expression with variables and coefficients using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and whole number exponents.

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Factoring

Breaking down a polynomial into simpler expressions multiplied together.

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System of Linear Equations

Two or more linear equations that have a common solution.

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Exponent

A number representing repeated multiplication of a base.

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Study Notes

Fundamental Concepts

  • Algebra is a branch of mathematics that uses symbols to represent numbers and quantities in mathematical expressions and equations.
  • Variables (represented by letters like x, y, or z) are used to represent unknown values, and they can take on various numerical values.
  • Constants are fixed numerical values.

Basic Operations

  • Addition: Combining two or more values to find a sum.
  • Subtraction: Finding the difference between two values.
  • Multiplication: Combining a value with itself repeatedly.
  • Division: Finding how many times one value goes into another.
  • Order of Operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS): Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This dictates the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression.

Linear Equations

  • A linear equation is an equation that, when graphed, forms a straight line.
  • The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.
  • A solution to a linear equation involves finding the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.
  • Solving for a variable in a linear equation involves isolating the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

Systems of Linear Equations

  • A system of linear equations consists of two or more linear equations.
  • The solution to a system of linear equations involves finding the values of the variables that satisfy all the equations in the system simultaneously.
  • Methods for solving systems of equations include graphing, substitution, and elimination.

Polynomials

  • A polynomial is an expression consisting of variables and coefficients, using only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.
  • Polynomials can have one or more terms.
  • The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the polynomial.

Factoring

  • Factoring is the process of expressing a polynomial as a product of simpler polynomials.
  • Factoring can be used to solve polynomial equations and simplify expressions.
  • Common factoring, difference of squares, and grouping are techniques for factoring polynomials.

Exponents and Radicals

  • Positive integer exponents represent repeated multiplication.
  • Negative exponents represent reciprocals.
  • Zero exponents have a value of one (x0 = 1).
  • Radicals represent roots, such as square roots and cube roots.
  • Properties of exponents and radicals, such as multiplication and division, should be understood.

Quadratic Equations

  • Quadratic equations are equations of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.
  • Solutions to quadratic equations can be found using factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula.
  • The quadratic formula is a general solution for finding the roots of a quadratic equation.

Functions

  • A function is a relationship between two sets of values where each input value (x) corresponds to exactly one output value (y).
  • Function notation, like f(x) = y, is used to describe these relationships.
  • Linear functions have a constant rate of change on a graph and represent a straight line. Non-linear functions include exponential, quadratic and other sorts of relationships, and graphs that are not straight lines.

Inequalities

  • Inequalities compare values using symbols like < (less than), > (greater than), ≤ (less than or equal to), ≥ (greater than or equal to), or ≠ (not equal to).
  • Solving inequalities involves isolating the variable and applying appropriate rules of inequalities.

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Test your knowledge on fundamental algebra concepts, including variables, constants, and basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This quiz will also cover linear equations and the order of operations to solve mathematical expressions correctly.

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