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What is the definition of algebra?
What is the definition of algebra?
Algebra is a branch of mathematics that deals with symbols and rules for manipulating those symbols to solve equations and represent relationships.
How does a linear equation differ from a quadratic equation?
How does a linear equation differ from a quadratic equation?
A linear equation is of the form ax + b = c, while a quadratic equation is of the form ax² + bx + c = 0.
What are the steps involved in solving a system of equations using substitution?
What are the steps involved in solving a system of equations using substitution?
First, solve one equation for a variable, then substitute that expression into the other equation to solve for the remaining variable.
Explain what a function is in algebra.
Explain what a function is in algebra.
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What is the significance of the degree of a polynomial?
What is the significance of the degree of a polynomial?
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What does it mean to factor a polynomial?
What does it mean to factor a polynomial?
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Describe how you could graphically solve a system of equations.
Describe how you could graphically solve a system of equations.
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What role do coefficients play in polynomial expressions?
What role do coefficients play in polynomial expressions?
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Study Notes
Algebra
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Definition: Algebra is a branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols to solve equations and represent relationships.
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Key Components:
- Variables: Symbols (e.g., x, y) representing unknown values.
- Constants: Fixed values (e.g., numbers like 2, -3).
- Expressions: Combinations of variables and constants using operations (e.g., 3x + 7).
- Equations: Statements that two expressions are equal (e.g., 2x + 3 = 7).
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Basic Operations:
- Addition and Subtraction: Combining or removing values.
- Multiplication and Division: Repeated addition or partitioning values.
- Exponentiation: Raising a number to a power (e.g., x² means x multiplied by itself).
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Solving Equations:
- Linear Equations: Equations of the form ax + b = c, where a, b, c are constants.
- Quadratic Equations: Equations of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, can be solved using factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula.
- Inequalities: Expressions using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥, indicating a range of values instead of exact solutions.
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Functions:
- Definition: A relation that assigns exactly one output for each input.
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Types:
- Linear Functions: f(x) = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
- Quadratic Functions: f(x) = ax² + bx + c, represented as parabolas.
- Exponential Functions: f(x) = a * b^x, where b is a constant base.
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Systems of Equations:
- Definition: A set of equations with the same variables.
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Methods of Solving:
- Substitution: Solve one equation for a variable and substitute into the other.
- Elimination: Add or subtract equations to eliminate a variable.
- Graphical Method: Graph both equations to find their intersection.
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Polynomials:
- Definition: An expression made up of variables raised to whole-number powers and coefficients.
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Operations:
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of polynomials.
- Factoring: Breaking down a polynomial into simpler polynomials (e.g., x² - 9 = (x - 3)(x + 3)).
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Key Terms:
- Coefficient: A number multiplying a variable (e.g., in 4x, 4 is the coefficient).
- Degree: The highest power of a variable in a polynomial.
- Root or Zero: A solution of an equation, where the function equals zero.
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Applications:
- Used in various fields such as engineering, economics, physics, and statistics to model and solve real-world problems.
Algebra: Core Concepts
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What is algebra? A branch of mathematics that uses symbols to represent unknown values and rules to manipulate those symbols. It helps us solve equations and model real-world relationships.
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Building Blocks of Algebra:
- Variables: Symbols like 'x', 'y' representing unknown quantities.
- Constants: Fixed values like numbers (e.g., 2, -3).
- Expressions: Combinations of variables and constants using operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and exponentiation (e.g., 3x + 7).
- Equations: Statements that set two expressions equal to each other (e.g., 2x + 3 = 7).
Solving Equations:
- Linear Equations: Equations in the form ax + b = c, where a, b, c are constants. They represent straight lines when graphed.
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Quadratic Equations: Equations in the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, c are constants. They represent parabolas when graphed. To solve them, use:
- factoring: Rewrite the equation as a product of two expressions.
- completing the square: Manipulate the equation to create a perfect square trinomial.
- quadratic formula: A direct formula to find the solutions.
- Inequalities: Expressions using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥, indicating a range of values instead of exact solutions.
Functions:
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Defining Functions: A relation that assigns exactly one output value for each input value. Input values are typically represented by x and output values by y or f(x).
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Common Function Types:
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Linear Functions: f(x) = mx + b. They are represented by straight lines.
- m: Represents the slope (rate of change).
- b: Represents the y-intercept (where the line crosses the y-axis).
- Quadratic Functions: f(x) = ax² + bx + c. They are represented by parabolas (u-shaped curves).
- Exponential Functions: f(x) = a * b^x. They exhibit rapid growth or decay.
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Linear Functions: f(x) = mx + b. They are represented by straight lines.
Systems of Equations:
- Definition: A set of equations with the same variables.
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Solving Systems of Equations: Find values for all variables that satisfy all the equations. Methods include:
- Substitution: Solve one equation for a variable and substitute it into the other equation.
- Elimination: Add or subtract equations to eliminate a variable.
- Graphical Method: Graph all equations and find the point(s) where they intersect.
Polynomials:
- Definition: An expression with one or more terms, each term containing a variable raised to a whole-number power (e.g., 3x³ - 2x + 1).
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Key Features:
- Coefficient: The number multiplying a variable in a term (e.g., 3 in 3x³).
- Degree: The highest power of a variable in a polynomial (e.g., 3 in 3x³ - 2x + 1).
- Roots or Zeros: Values of the variable for which the polynomial equals zero.
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Operations:
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of polynomials are possible.
- Factoring: Rewriting a polynomial as a product of simpler polynomials. This can be helpful in solving equations.
Applications of Algebra:
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Wide Applicability: Algebra is used in many fields:
- Engineering: Designing structures, analyzing circuits.
- Economics: Modeling supply and demand, predicting economic trends.
- Physics: Describing motion, forces, and energy.
- Statistics: Analyzing data, making predictions.
Algebra Overview
- Deals with symbols and rules for manipulating them.
- Used to represent problems and situations in a generalized form.
Fundamental Concepts
- Variables: Letters that represent unknown values.
- Constants: Fixed values that don't change.
- Expressions: Combinations of variables, constants, and operations.
- Equations: Statements asserting equality of two expressions.
Operations
- Addition and Subtraction: Combine or remove quantities.
- Multiplication and Division: Scale or partition quantities.
- Factoring: Breaking down expressions into products of simpler factors.
- Distributive Property: Expands expressions like a(b + c) = ab + ac.
Types of Equations
Linear Equations
- Form: y = mx + b (m = slope, b = y-intercept).
- Graphs as straight lines.
- Solutions represent points on the line.
Quadratic Equations
- Form: ax² + bx + c = 0.
- Solved using factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula.
- Graphs form parabolas.
Systems of Equations
- Sets of equations with multiple variables.
- Solved using:
- Graphing: Plotting equations to find intersection points.
- Substitution: Solving for a variable in one equation and substituting into another.
- Elimination: Adding or subtracting equations to eliminate a variable.
Inequalities
- Statements comparing the sizes of two expressions.
- Can be linear or polynomial.
- Solutions expressed in interval notation or on a number line.
Functions
- A relation where each input (x-value) has a single output (y-value).
- Common types: linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic.
Key Skills
- Simplifying expressions.
- Solving various types of equations and inequalities.
- Analyzing and graphing functions.
- Applying algebraic techniques to real-world problems.
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