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Algebraic manipulation is a crucial aspect of mathematical methods, involving the use of various techniques to _______________ and solve algebraic expressions.
Algebraic manipulation is a crucial aspect of mathematical methods, involving the use of various techniques to _______________ and solve algebraic expressions.
simplify
The Product of Powers rule states that a^m × a^n = a^______________.
The Product of Powers rule states that a^m × a^n = a^______________.
(m+n)
A surd is an expression that includes a _______________ symbol.
A surd is an expression that includes a _______________ symbol.
square root
Rationalizing the denominator involves multiplying the numerator and denominator by the _______________ of the surd.
Rationalizing the denominator involves multiplying the numerator and denominator by the _______________ of the surd.
The Quadratic Formula is x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2______________.
The Quadratic Formula is x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2______________.
Expressing a quadratic equation in the form a(x - r)(x - s) = 0 is an example of _______________.
Expressing a quadratic equation in the form a(x - r)(x - s) = 0 is an example of _______________.
The algebraic identity a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b) is known as the _______________ of Two Squares.
The algebraic identity a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b) is known as the _______________ of Two Squares.
Breaking down a rational expression into simpler fractions is an example of _______________ Fraction Decomposition.
Breaking down a rational expression into simpler fractions is an example of _______________ Fraction Decomposition.
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Algebraic Manipulation
Algebraic manipulation is a crucial aspect of mathematical methods, involving the use of various techniques to simplify and solve algebraic expressions.
Index Laws
- Product of Powers:
a^m × a^n = a^(m+n) - Power of a Product:
(ab)^m = a^m × b^m - Quotient of Powers:
a^m ÷ a^n = a^(m-n) - Power of a Power:
(a^m)^n = a^(mn)
Surds
- A surd is an expression that includes a square root symbol (√)
- Rationalizing the Denominator: multiplying the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the surd to eliminate the surd from the denominator
Quadratic Equations
- Quadratic Formula:
x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a - Factorization: expressing a quadratic equation in the form
a(x - r)(x - s) = 0
Partial Fractions
- Partial Fraction Decomposition: breaking down a rational expression into simpler fractions
- Linear and Quadratic Factors: dealing with linear and quadratic factors in the denominator
Algebraic Identities
- Difference of Two Squares:
a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b) - Sum and Difference of Cubes:
a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)anda^3 - b^3 = (a - b)(a^2 + ab + b^2)
These algebraic manipulation techniques are essential in solving a wide range of mathematical problems, from simple equations to complex calculus and beyond.
Algebraic Manipulation
- Crucial aspect of mathematical methods, involving various techniques to simplify and solve algebraic expressions.
Index Laws
- Product of Powers: combines powers with the same base by adding exponents.
- Power of a Product: raises each factor to the power and multiplies.
- Quotient of Powers: subtracts exponents when dividing powers with the same base.
- Power of a Power: raises the power to another power by multiplying exponents.
Surds
- Expression that includes a square root symbol (√).
- Rationalizing the Denominator: eliminates surds from the denominator by multiplying by the conjugate.
Quadratic Equations
- Quadratic Formula: solves quadratic equations in the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0.
- Factorization: expresses quadratic equations in the form a(x - r)(x - s) = 0.
Partial Fractions
- Partial Fraction Decomposition: breaks down rational expressions into simpler fractions.
- Linear and Quadratic Factors: deals with linear and quadratic factors in the denominator.
Algebraic Identities
- Difference of Two Squares: expands (a + b)(a - b) to a^2 - b^2.
- Sum and Difference of Cubes: expands (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2) to a^3 + b^3 and (a - b)(a^2 + ab + b^2) to a^3 - b^3.
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