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What is the result of the expression $4x^3 - 3x^2 + 5x - 7$ when evaluated with $x = 1$?
What is the result of the expression $4x^3 - 3x^2 + 5x - 7$ when evaluated with $x = 1$?
The result is -1.
How would you rewrite the expression $(-3x^2 - 4) + (-8x^3 - 10x^2 - 7)$ in standard form?
How would you rewrite the expression $(-3x^2 - 4) + (-8x^3 - 10x^2 - 7)$ in standard form?
It simplifies to $-8x^3 - 13x^2 - 11$.
What is the expanded form of $(3x + 4)^2$?
What is the expanded form of $(3x + 4)^2$?
The expanded form is $9x^2 + 24x + 16$.
What is the simplified form of $(6x^4y - 2)(-3x^{-2}y^5)$?
What is the simplified form of $(6x^4y - 2)(-3x^{-2}y^5)$?
What value satisfies the expression $ rac{3x^{4}}{4x^{-2}}$ when simplified?
What value satisfies the expression $ rac{3x^{4}}{4x^{-2}}$ when simplified?
When simplifying $(−3a^4b^{-1})^{-3}$, what is the resulting expression?
When simplifying $(−3a^4b^{-1})^{-3}$, what is the resulting expression?
What is the value of $ rac{2x}{3 - x}$ when $x = 1$?
What is the value of $ rac{2x}{3 - x}$ when $x = 1$?
When solving $2(x + 5) - 7 = 3(x - 2)$, what is the solution for $x$?
When solving $2(x + 5) - 7 = 3(x - 2)$, what is the solution for $x$?
What are the extraneous solutions for the equation $ rac{3x}{x - 2} - rac{14}{2x^{2} - x - 6} = rac{2}{2x + 3}$?
What are the extraneous solutions for the equation $ rac{3x}{x - 2} - rac{14}{2x^{2} - x - 6} = rac{2}{2x + 3}$?
What are the restrictions on the value of $x$ in $ rac{{1 - x}^{2}}{{5x}^{2} + x - 6}$?
What are the restrictions on the value of $x$ in $ rac{{1 - x}^{2}}{{5x}^{2} + x - 6}$?
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Study Notes
Algebra Operations
- Perform operations in standard form as requested in problems.
- Essential operations include multiplication, addition, and exponentiation.
- Always show work clearly and box final answers to highlight results.
Simplification Techniques
- Use distributive property for multiplying expressions.
- Utilize properties of exponents for simplifying powers and roots.
- Factor common elements out of polynomial expressions.
- Identify and apply identities, such as the difference of squares, for simplification.
Factorization Strategies
- Factor out GCF (Greatest Common Factor) from polynomials.
- Recognize special forms (e.g., quadratic, difference of squares, sum of cubes).
- Apply techniques such as grouping or synthetic division for higher-degree polynomials.
Solving Equations
- Rearrange equations to isolate variables.
- Identify and check for extraneous solutions in rational and higher-degree equations.
- Apply appropriate solving techniques for quadratic and polynomial equations.
Restricted Values
- State any restrictions for variables, particularly for rational expressions to avoid division by zero.
- Identify values that make denominators zero in rational functions.
Important Concepts
- Understand the significance of passing expressions through different operations to simplify them efficiently.
- Recognize how combining like terms can lead to cleaner expressions.
- Familiarize with the properties of radicals and exponents, ensuring correct application during simplification and factoring.
Additional Techniques
- Know how to handle systems of equations and inequalities as part of algebra review.
- Be aware of how numerical coefficients affect the results in polynomial operations.
- Apply the quadratic formula as needed for solving quadratic equations.
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