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What is the definition of a term in algebra?
A constant or variable multiplied by a coefficient
What is the distributive property of algebra?
a(b + c) = ab + ac
What is the definition of a linear equation in algebra?
An equation in which the highest power of the variable is 1
What is the definition of a point in geometry?
A location in space, represented by a set of coordinates
What is the definition of a congruent shape in geometry?
Shapes that have the same size and shape
What is the Pythagorean theorem in geometry?
a^2 + b^2 = c^2 for right triangles
What is the definition of an angle in geometry?
The measure of the amount of rotation between two lines or planes
What is the Ruler Postulate in geometry?
The points on a line can be paired with real numbers
Study Notes
Algebra
Definitions
- Variable: a symbol that represents a value that can change
- Constant: a value that does not change
- Term: a constant or variable multiplied by a coefficient
- Expression: a group of terms combined using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Operations
- Simplification: combining like terms to simplify an expression
- Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
- FOIL Method: a method for multiplying two binomials
Equations and Inequalities
- Linear Equation: an equation in which the highest power of the variable is 1
- Quadratic Equation: an equation in which the highest power of the variable is 2
- Inequality: a statement that compares two expressions using <, >, ≤, or ≥
Functions
- Domain: the set of input values for a function
- Range: the set of output values for a function
- Function Notation: f(x) = output value
Geometry
Points, Lines, and Planes
- Point: a location in space, represented by a set of coordinates
- Line: a set of points extending infinitely in two directions
- Plane: a flat surface that extends infinitely in all directions
- Collinear: points that lie on the same line
- Coplanar: points that lie on the same plane
Angles and Measurements
- Angle: the measure of the amount of rotation between two lines or planes
- Degree: a unit of measurement for angles
- Right Angle: an angle of 90 degrees
- Straight Angle: an angle of 180 degrees
Properties of Shapes
- Perimeter: the distance around a shape
- Area: the amount of space inside a shape
- Congruent: shapes that have the same size and shape
- Similar: shapes that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size
Theorems and Postulates
- Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2 for right triangles
- Ruler Postulate: the points on a line can be paired with real numbers
- Angle Addition Postulate: the sum of the measures of two adjacent angles is equal to the measure of their sum
Algebra
- Variables and Constants: Variables are symbols representing changing values, while constants are values that do not change.
- Terms and Expressions: Terms are constants or variables multiplied by coefficients, and expressions are groups of terms combined using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Operations
- Simplifying Expressions: Combining like terms to simplify an expression.
- Distributive Property: The rule a(b + c) = ab + ac applies when multiplying an expression by a single value.
- FOIL Method: A method for multiplying two binomials.
Equations and Inequalities
- Linear Equations: Equations with the highest power of the variable being 1.
- Quadratic Equations: Equations with the highest power of the variable being 2.
- Inequality Statements: Statements comparing two expressions using <, ≤, >, or ≥.
Functions
- Domain and Range: The domain is the set of input values, while the range is the set of output values.
- Function Notation: Representing a function as f(x) = output value.
Geometry
Points, Lines, and Planes
- Defining Points: Locations in space represented by a set of coordinates.
- Lines and Planes: A line is a set of points extending infinitely in two directions, while a plane is a flat surface extending infinitely in all directions.
- Collinear and Coplanar Points: Points that lie on the same line or plane.
Angles and Measurements
- Angles and Degrees: Angles measure the amount of rotation between two lines or planes, with degrees as the unit of measurement.
- Right and Straight Angles: Right angles measure 90 degrees, while straight angles measure 180 degrees.
Properties of Shapes
- Perimeter and Area: Perimeter is the distance around a shape, while area is the amount of space inside a shape.
- Congruent and Similar Shapes: Congruent shapes have the same size and shape, while similar shapes have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.
Theorems and Postulates
- Pythagorean Theorem: The rule a^2 + b^2 = c^2 applies to right triangles.
- Ruler Postulate: Points on a line can be paired with real numbers.
- Angle Addition Postulate: The sum of the measures of two adjacent angles equals the measure of their sum.
Get familiar with fundamental algebra concepts, including variables, constants, terms, and expressions. Learn about operations like simplification, distributive property, and the FOIL method.
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