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What is the result of $-2[3 - (-2)(6)]$?
What is the result of $-2[3 - (-2)(6)]$?
What is the first operation to perform in the expression $(-4)^2 + 2[12 + (3 - 5)]$?
What is the first operation to perform in the expression $(-4)^2 + 2[12 + (3 - 5)]$?
In the expression $(5a^2 - 3a + 1) - (2a^2 - 4a + 6)$, what must you do before combining like terms?
In the expression $(5a^2 - 3a + 1) - (2a^2 - 4a + 6)$, what must you do before combining like terms?
When solving equations, which operation should be tackled first?
When solving equations, which operation should be tackled first?
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If you have the equation $x + 5 = 15$, what is the first step to isolate $x$?
If you have the equation $x + 5 = 15$, what is the first step to isolate $x$?
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In the expression $2x + 4[2 - (5x - 3)]$, what should you perform first?
In the expression $2x + 4[2 - (5x - 3)]$, what should you perform first?
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Which of the following statements about solving equations is true?
Which of the following statements about solving equations is true?
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What is the result of simplifying the expression $x^2 + 5x + 3x^2 + x^3 - 5 + 3$?
What is the result of simplifying the expression $x^2 + 5x + 3x^2 + x^3 - 5 + 3$?
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Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between an expression and an equation?
Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between an expression and an equation?
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Which operation should be performed first when simplifying the expression $3 + 4 × (2 - 1)$ according to PEMDAS?
Which operation should be performed first when simplifying the expression $3 + 4 × (2 - 1)$ according to PEMDAS?
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What is the main objective when simplifying an expression?
What is the main objective when simplifying an expression?
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In the expression $10x - 5x + 4 - 6$, what is the simplified form of the constant terms?
In the expression $10x - 5x + 4 - 6$, what is the simplified form of the constant terms?
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What is the first step to take when simplifying the expression $(x - 3)(x + 2)$?
What is the first step to take when simplifying the expression $(x - 3)(x + 2)$?
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Which operation is performed after simplifying any parentheses when following the order of operations?
Which operation is performed after simplifying any parentheses when following the order of operations?
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If you have the expression $x^2 + 3x - 9 + 5 - 2x$, what is the coefficient of $x$ after simplification?
If you have the expression $x^2 + 3x - 9 + 5 - 2x$, what is the coefficient of $x$ after simplification?
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What is the equation to find the perimeter of the yard given the width and length?
What is the equation to find the perimeter of the yard given the width and length?
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If the width of the yard is represented by w, what expression correctly represents the length?
If the width of the yard is represented by w, what expression correctly represents the length?
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How would you simplify the equation 48 = 2(2w + 3) + 2w using the distributive property?
How would you simplify the equation 48 = 2(2w + 3) + 2w using the distributive property?
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After combining like terms, what is the equation obtained from 48 = 4w + 6 + 2w?
After combining like terms, what is the equation obtained from 48 = 4w + 6 + 2w?
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What is the width of the yard once solved from the equation 42 = 6w?
What is the width of the yard once solved from the equation 42 = 6w?
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What is the length of the box if the width is calculated to be 6 in, given the volume formula V = lwh?
What is the length of the box if the width is calculated to be 6 in, given the volume formula V = lwh?
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What is the first step in solving the equation $x + 9 = -6$?
What is the first step in solving the equation $x + 9 = -6$?
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If a box has a volume of 360 in³, a length of 12 in, and a height of 5 in, what equation must be solved for width?
If a box has a volume of 360 in³, a length of 12 in, and a height of 5 in, what equation must be solved for width?
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In the inequality x < 10, which part of the sign indicates that x is less than 10?
In the inequality x < 10, which part of the sign indicates that x is less than 10?
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When solving the equation $5x - 7 = 2$, what operation should you perform first?
When solving the equation $5x - 7 = 2$, what operation should you perform first?
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In the equation $7(x + 4) = 6x + 24$, what is the first step to simplify the left-hand side?
In the equation $7(x + 4) = 6x + 24$, what is the first step to simplify the left-hand side?
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What should you do to both sides of the equation $7x + 28 = 6x + 24$ to isolate the variable term?
What should you do to both sides of the equation $7x + 28 = 6x + 24$ to isolate the variable term?
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What is the result of the equation $2(x - 1) = -3$ when solved for x?
What is the result of the equation $2(x - 1) = -3$ when solved for x?
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Why are word problems considered challenging in mathematics?
Why are word problems considered challenging in mathematics?
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What is the second important step in translating a word problem into an equation?
What is the second important step in translating a word problem into an equation?
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In problem-solving, what is the primary focus to develop logical reasoning?
In problem-solving, what is the primary focus to develop logical reasoning?
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What is the total length of the fence around the rectangular yard?
What is the total length of the fence around the rectangular yard?
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If the width of the yard is represented by $w$, how can the length $l$ be expressed in terms of $w$?
If the width of the yard is represented by $w$, how can the length $l$ be expressed in terms of $w$?
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Which formula correctly represents the perimeter of the yard?
Which formula correctly represents the perimeter of the yard?
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How would you rearrange the equation $2w + 3 = l$ to express $w$ in terms of $l$?
How would you rearrange the equation $2w + 3 = l$ to express $w$ in terms of $l$?
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If the width of the yard is 10 feet, what would be the length of the yard?
If the width of the yard is 10 feet, what would be the length of the yard?
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What is the first step in solving for the dimensions of the yard?
What is the first step in solving for the dimensions of the yard?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true based on the information provided?
Which of the following statements is NOT true based on the information provided?
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What must be known to find the yard's length directly?
What must be known to find the yard's length directly?
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Study Notes
Simplifying Expressions
- An expression is a mathematical phrase that contains numbers and variables, but no equal sign.
- Like terms have the same variables and exponents and can be combined by adding or subtracting their coefficients.
- PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction) is the order of operations to simplify expressions.
Solving Equations
- An equation has an equal sign.
- The goal is to isolate the variable (solve for x).
- To solve for x, use reverse order of operations (PEMDAS) and perform the same operations on both sides of the equation.
- To move variables from one side of the equation to the other, add or subtract them as needed.
Problem Solving
- Word problems provide real-world applications of algebra.
- Three steps to solve word problems:
- Understand the problem: Analyze the given information and identify what needs to be found.
- Define variables: Assign letters to the unknown quantities.
- Write an equation: Translate the words into a mathematical equation using the defined variables.
Inequalities
- An inequality uses symbols (<, >, ≤, ≥) to express relationships between values.
- The "<" symbol indicates "less than", the ">" symbol indicates "greater than", and the "≤" and "≥" symbols include equality.
- Solving inequalities follows similar rules as solving equations, with the exception that multiplying or dividing by a negative number flips the inequality sign.
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This quiz covers the basics of simplifying expressions and solving equations in algebra. Learn how to identify like terms, apply the order of operations, and tackle real-world word problems. Test your understanding of key concepts and strategies to isolate variables and solve for x.
