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Which law of exponents applies when multiplying two powers with the same base?
Which law of exponents applies when multiplying two powers with the same base?
What is the solution to the linear equation $2x + 4 = 12$?
What is the solution to the linear equation $2x + 4 = 12$?
Using the method of Factoring by Grouping, which expression can be factored as $x(x + 3) + 4(x + 3)$?
Using the method of Factoring by Grouping, which expression can be factored as $x(x + 3) + 4(x + 3)$?
Which factoring method would be best used for the expression $x^2 - 9$?
Which factoring method would be best used for the expression $x^2 - 9$?
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Which method is used to factor the expression $x^3 + 27$?
Which method is used to factor the expression $x^3 + 27$?
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What is the result of applying the law of exponents when raising a power to another power, specifically for the expression $(x^3)^4$?
What is the result of applying the law of exponents when raising a power to another power, specifically for the expression $(x^3)^4$?
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Which factoring method is most suitable for factoring the expression $x^4 - 16$?
Which factoring method is most suitable for factoring the expression $x^4 - 16$?
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What is the general form of a linear equation in one variable?
What is the general form of a linear equation in one variable?
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When factoring the expression $2x^2 + 8x$ using the greatest common factor method, what will the factored form be?
When factoring the expression $2x^2 + 8x$ using the greatest common factor method, what will the factored form be?
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Which of the following describes the factoring process of $x^3 - 3x^2 + 4x$ using the method of factoring by grouping?
Which of the following describes the factoring process of $x^3 - 3x^2 + 4x$ using the method of factoring by grouping?
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Study Notes
Laws of Exponents
- Product of Powers: When multiplying like bases, add the exponents (a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)).
- Quotient of Powers: When dividing like bases, subtract the exponents (a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)).
- Power of a Power: When raising a power to another power, multiply the exponents ((a^m)^n = a^(m*n)).
- Power of a Product: Distribute the exponent to each base in the product ((ab)^n = a^n * b^n).
- Power of a Quotient: Distribute the exponent to each base in the quotient ((a/b)^n = a^n / b^n).
- Zero Exponent: Any non-zero base raised to the zero power equals one (a^0 = 1).
- Negative Exponent: A negative exponent indicates a reciprocal (a^-n = 1/a^n).
Linear Equations in One Variable
- Form: Standard form for a linear equation is ax + b = 0, where a and b are constants.
- Solution: The solution is found by isolating the variable x (x = -b/a).
- Graph Interpretation: Represents a straight line on a coordinate plane.
- Properties: Linear equations can have one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solution based on the relationship between coefficients.
Factoring Methods
- CMF (Common Monomial Factor): Factor out the greatest common factor from all terms (e.g., from ax + ay, factor out a to get a(x+y)).
- PST (Perfect Square Trinomial): Recognize and factor expressions of the form a^2 ± 2ab + b^2 (e.g., x^2 + 6x + 9 = (x+3)^2).
- DTPS (Difference of Two Perfect Squares): Factor expressions of the form a^2 - b^2 into (a-b)(a+b) (e.g., x^2 - 16 = (x-4)(x+4)).
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SDTPC (Sum and Difference of Two Perfect Cubes): Apply formulas to factor a^3 ± b^3:
- For sum: a^3 + b^3 = (a+b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)
- For difference: a^3 - b^3 = (a-b)(a^2 + ab + b^2).
- GT (Group Terms): Combine and factor using grouping; group terms in pairs and factor out common factors (e.g., from ax + ay + bx + by, factor to get (a+b)(x+y)).
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Description
This quiz focuses on the laws of exponents, linear equations in one variable, and various factoring methods including CMF, PST, DTPS, SDTPC, and GT. Test your knowledge and understanding of these fundamental algebra concepts to excel in mathematical problem-solving.
