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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 $(6x^4y - 2)(-3x^{-2}y^5)$?
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What value satisfies the expression $ rac{3x^{4}}{4x^{-2}}$ when simplified?
What value satisfies the expression $ rac{3x^{4}}{4x^{-2}}$ when simplified?
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When simplifying $(−3a^4b^{-1})^{-3}$, what is the resulting expression?
When simplifying $(−3a^4b^{-1})^{-3}$, what is the resulting expression?
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What is the value of $ rac{2x}{3 - x}$ when $x = 1$?
What is the value of $ rac{2x}{3 - x}$ when $x = 1$?
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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 $x$?
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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}$?
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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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This quiz covers essential algebra operations including multiplication, addition, and exponentiation in standard form. You'll explore simplification techniques using the distributive property, properties of exponents, and factorization strategies to solve various equations. Get ready to show your work and box your final answers!
