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What is the role of variables in algebra?
What is the role of variables in algebra?
Which of the following expressions is an example of combining like terms?
Which of the following expressions is an example of combining like terms?
Which order of operations specifies the correct sequence for evaluating the expression 5 + 2 × 3?
Which order of operations specifies the correct sequence for evaluating the expression 5 + 2 × 3?
What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 9?
What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 9?
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When solving the inequality x - 4 > 2, what is the correct result after adding 4 to both sides?
When solving the inequality x - 4 > 2, what is the correct result after adding 4 to both sides?
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Which of the following represents an expression?
Which of the following represents an expression?
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What is an example of an inverse operation used to isolate a variable in an equation?
What is an example of an inverse operation used to isolate a variable in an equation?
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In the expression 3y - 2y + 7, what is the simplified form?
In the expression 3y - 2y + 7, what is the simplified form?
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Study Notes
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Grade 7 Algebra: Introduction
- Algebra expands upon arithmetic, focusing on representing unknown quantities with variables.
- Variables are symbols (often letters like x, y, or z) that stand for numbers.
- Equations show the equality between two mathematical expressions.
Variables and Expressions
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Variables:
- Representing unknown values.
- Example: "x + 5 = 10" Here, 'x' is the variable.
- Substituting values for variables allows for calculations.
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Expressions:
- Combinations of numbers, variables, and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Example: 3x + 7, 2y - 4z
Order of Operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS)
- Order of Operations: A set of rules to determine the correct sequence for evaluating mathematical expressions.
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PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction):
- Perform operations inside parentheses first.
- Evaluate exponents (powers).
- Perform multiplication and division from left to right.
- Perform addition and subtraction from left to right.
- Example: 2 + 3 × 4 = 2 + 12 = 14
Combining Like Terms
- Like terms: Terms that contain the same variables raised to the same powers.
- Combining like terms: Simplify expressions by adding or subtracting the coefficients of like terms.
- Example: 5x + 2x = 7x, 3y² - y² = 2y²
Solving Equations
- Solving linear equations: Finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.
- Simplifying: Apply order of operations and combine like terms to isolate the variable.
- Inverse operations: Use the opposite operations (addition with subtraction, multiplication with division) to "undo" operations in the equation.
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Example:
- x + 5 = 10
- Subtract 5 from both sides: x = 5
Equations with Multiple Steps
- Multiple steps: May require several steps to solve for the variable.
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Example:
- 2x + 3 = 9
- Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x = 6
- Divide both sides by 2: x = 3
Introduction to Inequalities
- Inequalities: Mathematical statements comparing expressions using symbols like > (greater than), < (less than), ≥ (greater than or equal to), ≤ (less than or equal to).
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Solving Inequalities: Similar to solving equations but keep in mind that multiplying or dividing by a negative number reverses the inequality sign.
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Example:
- x - 4 > 2
- Add 4 to both sides: x > 6
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Example:
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Description
This quiz introduces the basic concepts of Algebra for Grade 7, focusing on variables, expressions, and the order of operations. Learn how to represent unknown quantities and the importance of the correct sequence for evaluating mathematical expressions using PEMDAS. Test your understanding and reinforce your algebra skills.
