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What is the branch of mathematics that utilizes symbols to represent numbers and quantities?

Algebra

In algebra, what are symbols representing unknown quantities called?

Variables

What are fixed numerical values in algebraic expressions called?

Constants

What are combinations of variables, constants, and mathematical operations called?

<p>Expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are mathematical statements asserting the equality of two expressions called?

<p>Equations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are relationships where one expression is greater than or less than another called?

<p>Inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a basic operation in algebra?

<p>Exponentiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). BODMAS stands for Brackets, Orders, Division and Multiplication (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). Both PEMDAS/BODMAS are acronyms for the order of operations in mathematical expressions.

<p>PEMDAS/BODMAS is a set of rules that specifies the order in which operations are performed in a given mathematical expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of manipulating an equation to isolate a variable called?

<p>Isolating the variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

Equivalent equations have different solutions.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The addition property of equality states that adding the same value to one side of an equation does not change the equality.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The subtraction property of equality allows you to subtract different values from each side of an equation without affecting the equality.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The multiplication property of equality allows you to multiply both sides of an equation by zero to maintain equality.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The division property of equality allows you to divide both sides of an equation by the same non-zero value, preserving the equality.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to check a solution to an equation?

<p>Substituting the potential solution back into the original equation to verify it satisfies the equation</p> Signup and view all the answers

A linear equation has a graph that is a straight line.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the slope-intercept form of a linear equation, y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?

<p>The slope</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'b' represent in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation, y = mx + b?

<p>The y-intercept</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general form of a linear equation in point-slope form?

<p>y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard form of a linear equation?

<p>Ax + By = C</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the slope of a line defined as?

<p>The rate of change between two points on a line</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the y-intercept of a line?

<p>The point where the line crosses the y-axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a system of linear equations?

<p>A set of two or more linear equations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a method for solving a system of linear equations?

<p>Factoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to solve a system of linear equations?

<p>Finding the solution(s) that satisfy all equations in the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the graphical interpretation of the solution to a system of linear equations?

<p>The point(s) of intersection between the graphs of the equations</p> Signup and view all the answers

When solving a system of linear equations using substitution, what does it mean to substitute?

<p>Replacing one variable in an equation with an expression from the other equation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal when solving a system of linear equations using elimination?

<p>Eliminating one variable by adding or subtracting equations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a system of linear equations has no solution?

<p>The graphs of the lines are parallel, indicating they never intersect</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a system of linear equations has infinite solutions?

<p>The graphs of the equations are the same line, indicating all points on the line satisfy both equations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are expressions made up variables, constants, and exponents called?

<p>Polynomials</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest exponent in a polynomial called?

<p>The degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you add or subtract polynomials?

<p>By combining like terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of multiplying polynomials called and how is it often done?

<p>It's called multiplying polynomials, and it's often done using the distributive property, sometimes using the FOIL method for multiplying binomials</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is factoring polynomials?

<p>Finding expressions that multiply to give the original polynomial</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general form of a quadratic equation?

<p>ax² + bx + c = 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method for solving quadratic equations?

<p>Substitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

When factoring quadratic equations, what do you look for?

<p>Factors that multiply to 'ac' and add up to 'b' in the equation ax² + bx + c = 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal when completing the square to solve a quadratic equation?

<p>Manipulating the equation to obtain a perfect square trinomial</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the quadratic formula and what information does it provide?

<p>The quadratic formula is a formula that gives the solutions to any quadratic equation in terms of the coefficients a, b, and c.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fundamental Concepts

  • Algebra is a branch of mathematics that uses symbols to represent numbers and quantities. These symbols, often letters like 'x' or 'y', allow for the manipulation of equations and the solution of problems involving unknown values.
  • Variables are symbols used to represent unknown quantities in algebraic expressions and equations.
  • Constants are fixed numerical values.
  • Expressions are combinations of variables, constants, and mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, etc.).
  • Equations are mathematical statements asserting the equality of two expressions.
  • Inequalities represent relationships where one expression is greater than or less than another.

Basic Operations

  • Addition: Combining quantities.
  • Subtraction: Finding the difference between quantities.
  • Multiplication: Repeated addition.
  • Division: Repeated subtraction.
  • Order of Operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS): A set of rules dictating the sequence in which operations are performed in a given expression. Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

Solving Equations

  • Isolating the variable: The process of manipulating an equation to leave the variable alone on one side of the equation.
  • Equivalent equations: Equations that have the same solution.
  • Addition property of equality: Adding the same value to both sides of an equation maintains equality.
  • Subtraction property of equality: Subtracting the same value from both sides of an equation maintains equality.
  • Multiplication property of equality: Multiplying both sides of an equation by the same value (non-zero) maintains equality.
  • Division property of equality: Dividing both sides of an equation by the same value (non-zero) maintains equality.
  • Checking solutions: Substituting the potential solution back into the original equation to verify it satisfies the equation.

Linear Equations

  • A linear equation is an equation where the highest power of the variable is 1. The graph of a linear equation is a straight line.
  • Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b, where 'm' represents the slope and 'b' represents the y-intercept.
  • Point-slope form: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁), where 'm' is the slope and (x₁, y₁) is a point on the line.
  • Standard form: Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.
  • Finding the slope: The rate of change between two points on a line.
  • Finding the y-intercept: The point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Systems of Linear Equations

  • A system of linear equations consists of two or more linear equations.
  • Solving systems: Various methods exist to find the solution(s) to a system, including graphing, substitution, and elimination.
  • Graphing: Plotting the lines on a graph and finding the intersection point(s).
  • Substitution: Solving one equation for one variable and substituting the expression into the second equation.
  • Elimination: Adding or subtracting equations to eliminate a variable.
  • No solution: Parallel lines on the graph, indicating no intersection.
  • Infinite solutions: Same line on the graph, indicating all points on the line satisfy both equations.

Polynomials

  • Expressions made up of variables, constants, and exponents.
  • Degree: Highest exponent in a polynomial.
  • Adding and subtracting polynomials: Combining like terms.
  • Multiplying polynomials: Distributing terms using the distributive property, often with the FOIL (First, Outer, Inner, Last) method for multiplying binomials.
  • Factoring polynomials: Finding expressions that multiply to give the original polynomial.

Quadratic Equations

  • Equations of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.
  • Solving quadratic equations: Factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula.
  • Factoring: Finding factors that multiply to 'ac' and add up to 'b'.
  • Completing the square: Manipulating the equation to obtain a perfect square trinomial.
  • Quadratic formula: A formula that gives the solutions to any quadratic equation in terms of the coefficients a, b, and c.

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Test your knowledge on fundamental concepts in algebra, including variables, constants, expressions, equations, and inequalities. This quiz also covers basic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Prepare to enhance your understanding of algebraic principles!

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