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What is the result of applying the distributive property to the expression 3(x + 4)?
What is the result of applying the distributive property to the expression 3(x + 4)?
A quadratic equation can be expressed as ax + b = 0.
A quadratic equation can be expressed as ax + b = 0.
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What is the general form of a linear equation?
What is the general form of a linear equation?
ax + b = c
The slope of a line is calculated as the change in ______ over the change in ______.
The slope of a line is calculated as the change in ______ over the change in ______.
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Match the algebraic concepts with their definitions:
Match the algebraic concepts with their definitions:
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What is true about a quadratic function's graph?
What is true about a quadratic function's graph?
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When solving inequalities, the direction of the inequality symbol changes when dividing by a positive number.
When solving inequalities, the direction of the inequality symbol changes when dividing by a positive number.
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What method can be used to solve a quadratic equation?
What method can be used to solve a quadratic equation?
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Which type of triangle has all angles less than 90 degrees?
Which type of triangle has all angles less than 90 degrees?
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The perimeter of a triangle can be calculated using the formula P = a + b + c.
The perimeter of a triangle can be calculated using the formula P = a + b + c.
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What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?
What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?
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In a right triangle, the relationship between the lengths of the sides is given by the ______ Theorem.
In a right triangle, the relationship between the lengths of the sides is given by the ______ Theorem.
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Match the following types of triangles with their definitions:
Match the following types of triangles with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Algebra
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Definition: Branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols; focuses on finding unknown values.
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Key Concepts:
- Variables: Symbols (often letters) that represent numbers or values (e.g., x, y).
- Constants: Fixed values that do not change (e.g., 2, -5, π).
- Expressions: Combinations of variables and constants using operations (e.g., 3x + 4).
- Equations: Mathematical statements asserting the equality of two expressions (e.g., 2x + 3 = 7).
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Operations:
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division can be performed on algebraic expressions.
- Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac.
- Combining Like Terms: Simplifying expressions by adding or subtracting coefficients of similar variable terms.
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Solving Equations:
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Linear Equations: Equations of the first degree (e.g., ax + b = c).
- Methods: Isolate the variable, using inverse operations.
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Quadratic Equations: Equations of the second degree (e.g., ax² + bx + c = 0).
- Solutions can be found using factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a).
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Linear Equations: Equations of the first degree (e.g., ax + b = c).
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Functions:
- Definition: A relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs, where each input is related to exactly one output.
- Notation: f(x), where f denotes the function and x is the input.
- Types of Functions:
- Linear Function: A function that graphs to a straight line (e.g., f(x) = mx + b).
- Quadratic Function: A function that graphs to a parabola (e.g., f(x) = ax² + bx + c).
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Inequalities:
- Statements that describe the relative size or order of two values (e.g., x > 5).
- Solving involves similar techniques as equations but the direction of the inequality symbol may change when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.
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Factoring:
- Process of rewriting an expression as a product of its factors.
- Common methods include:
- Factoring out the Greatest Common Factor (GCF).
- Using special products (e.g., a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b)).
- Factoring trinomials into binomials.
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Graphing:
- Visualizing equations and functions on the Cartesian plane.
- Key components:
- X-axis and Y-axis: Horizontal and vertical lines used to define a coordinate system.
- Slope: The steepness of a line, calculated as the change in y over the change in x (rise/run).
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Applications:
- Used in various fields including science, engineering, economics, and everyday problem-solving.
- Essential for higher mathematics, including calculus and statistics.
Algebra: The Basics
- Definition: Algebra is a branch of mathematics that uses symbols to represent unknown values and focuses on manipulating those symbols to solve for those values.
- Variables: These are symbols, typically letters, that hold the place for unknown numbers (e.g., x, y, z).
- Constants: These are fixed numbers that don't change (e.g., 2, -5, π).
- Expressions: Combinations of variables and constants linked with operations (e.g., 3x + 4, 5y - 2).
- Equations: Statements that claim two expressions are equal (e.g., 2x + 3 = 7).
Operations in Algebra
- Basic Operations: These are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They can be used to manipulate algebraic expressions.
- Distributive Property: This property states that a(b + c) is equal to ab + ac. This allows you to simplify expressions.
- Combining Like Terms: This involves adding or subtracting coefficients of terms that have the same variable and exponent (e.g., 3x + 2x = 5x).
Solving Equations
- Linear Equations: These are equations where the highest power of the variable is one (e.g., ax + b = c).
- Solving Linear Equations: Use inverse operations to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.
- Quadratic Equations: These are equations where the highest power of the variable is two (e.g., ax² + bx + c = 0).
- Solving Quadratic Equations: Use factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula (x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a)).
Functions in Algebra
- Definition: A function is a relationship that links each input (x-value) to a specific output (y-value).
- Notation: We use f(x) to represent a function, where 'f' is the name of the function, and 'x' is the input.
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Types of Functions:
- Linear Functions: Graphs as straight lines, represented by f(x) = mx + b (where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept).
- Quadratic Functions: Graphs as parabolas, represented by f(x) = ax² + bx + c.
Inequalities in Algebra
- Definition: Inequalities are relationships that show the relative size or order of two values (e.g., x > 5, y < 3).
- Solving Inequalities: Use similar methods as solving equations, with the exception that multiplying or dividing by a negative number changes the direction of the inequality sign.
Factoring in Algebra
- Definition: Factoring is breaking an expression down into its smaller components, its factors.
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Methods:
- Greatest Common Factor (GCF): Find the largest factor common to all terms in the expression and factor it out.
- Special Products: Use formulas like a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b) to factor expressions.
- Factoring Trinomials: Rewrite a trinomial as a product of two binomials.
Graphing in Algebra
- The Cartesian Plane: This is a two-dimensional coordinate system with an x-axis and a y-axis. Equations and functions can be visualized on this plane.
- Slope: This is the steepness of a line and is calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise over run).
Applications of Algebra
- Science: Used to model and understand physical phenomena.
- Engineering: Essential for designing and building structures and systems.
- Economics: Used to analyze market trends and predict economic outcomes.
- Everyday Problem-solving: Used in countless daily situations from budgeting to calculating discounts.
- Foundation for Higher Mathematics: A necessary foundation for calculus, statistics, and other advanced mathematical fields.
Triangle Definition and Properties
- A triangle is a polygon with three sides and three vertices.
- The sum of the interior angles of any triangle is always 180 degrees.
- Triangles are classified by their angles:
- Acute Triangle: All angles are less than 90 degrees.
- Right Triangle: One angle is exactly 90 degrees.
- Obtuse Triangle: One angle is greater than 90 degrees.
Triangle Types
- Triangles can be classified by their sides:
- Equilateral Triangle: All three sides are equal, and all angles are 60°.
- Isosceles Triangle: Two sides are equal, and the angles opposite those sides are equal.
- Scalene Triangle: All sides and all angles are different.
Triangle Lengths and Area
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Perimeter: The total length of all sides.
- Formula: P = a + b + c (where a, b, and c are side lengths).
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Area: The space enclosed within the triangle.
- Formulas:
- Heron's Formula: A = √[s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)], where s = (a + b + c) / 2.
- Base and Height: A = (1/2) × base × height.
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Pythagorean Theorem: Applies only to right triangles.
- a² + b² = c² (where c is the hypotenuse).
Special Lengths
- Altitude: A perpendicular segment from a vertex to the opposite side.
- Median: A segment from a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side.
- Angle Bisector: A segment that divides an angle into two equal angles.
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