Introduction to Pre-Algebra Concepts

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What is the result of multiplying a negative integer by a positive integer?

  • Zero
  • Positive integer
  • Negative integer (correct)
  • Undefined

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 10?

  • Multiply both sides by 5
  • Add 5 to both sides
  • Subtract 10 from both sides
  • Subtract 5 from both sides (correct)

Which symbol is used to represent a less than relationship in inequalities?

  • ≥
  • >=
  • ≠
  • < (correct)

In the inequality y ≤ 5, what does the symbol '≤' indicate?

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What is a key strategy in problem solving?

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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Which of these follows the order of operations correctly?

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What does the associative property state about addition?

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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How does one subtract integers?

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Which property allows you to rearrange the numbers in a multiplication problem?

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What is the result of evaluating the expression 2(3 + 4)?

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Which of the following statements about integers is true?

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Flashcards

Multiplying Integers

The rules for multiplying integers depend on the signs of the numbers: positive times positive equals positive, positive times negative equals negative, and negative times negative equals positive.

Equation

A statement that shows two expressions are equal.

Solving Equations

Finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true using inverse operations.

Inequality

A statement that compares two expressions using symbols like <, >, ≤, ≥, ≠.

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Problem Solving Strategy

Read the problem, identify important info, choose a strategy, show your work, and check your answer.

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Variable

A symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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Expression

A combination of numbers, variables, and operation symbols (+, -, ×, /).

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Order of Operations

A set of rules for evaluating expressions by doing operations in a specific order. (PEMDAS/BODMAS).

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Commutative Property

The order of numbers in addition or multiplication does not change the result.

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Associative Property

Grouping numbers in addition or multiplication does not change the result.

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Distributive Property

Multiplying a sum or difference by a number is equivalent to multiplying each term by the number and then adding/subtracting the products.

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Integer

Positive or negative whole numbers (and zero) , without any fractions

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Absolute Value

The distance a number is from Zero on the number line.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Pre-Algebra

  • Pre-algebra is a foundational math course that builds upon arithmetic skills.
  • It introduces concepts like variables, expressions, equations, and inequalities that will be crucial for success in algebra.
  • It prepares students with the essential problem-solving skills and reasoning abilities necessary for more advanced mathematical studies.

Variables and Expressions

  • Variables: Symbols (usually letters like x, y, or n) that represent unknown values.
  • Expressions: Combinations of numbers, variables, and operation symbols (+, -, *, /).
  • Evaluating Expressions: Substituting values for variables and performing calculations to find the result.
  • Examples:
    • x + 5
    • 3y - 2
    • 2n² + 4

Order of Operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS)

  • PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction): A rule for evaluating expressions in the correct order.
  • BODMAS (Brackets, Orders, Division and Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction): An alternative way to remember the same rule.
  • Example: 2 + 3 * 4 - 1 (Multiplication before addition/subtraction): 2 + 12 - 1 (Addition or subtraction from left to right): 13 - 1 = 11

Properties of Addition and Multiplication

  • Commutative Property: The order of numbers in addition or multiplication does not change the result (a + b = b + a; a * b = b * a).
  • Associative Property: Grouping numbers in addition or multiplication does not change the result ((a + b) + c = a + (b + c); (a * b) * c = a * (b * c)).
  • Distributive Property: Multiplying a sum or difference by a number is equivalent to multiplying each term of the sum/difference by the number and then adding/subtracting the products. ( a(b + c) = ab + ac)
  • Examples:
    • 2 + 3 = 3 + 2
    • (2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4)
    • 2(3 + 4) = 23 + 24

Integers

  • Integers: Positive and negative whole numbers (and zero).
  • Opposites: Numbers that are the same distance from zero but on opposite sides of the number line (e.g., 5 and -5).
  • Absolute Value: The distance a number is from zero, always a non-negative value (denoted by |a|).
  • Adding Integers: Rules for adding integers depend on the signs of the numbers.
  • Subtracting Integers: Subtracting an integer is the same as adding its opposite.
  • Multiplying and Dividing Integers: Rules for multiplying and dividing integers depend on the signs of the numbers. (Positive * Positive = Positive, Positive * negative = negative, Negative * negative = positive)

Introduction to Equations

  • Equations: Statements that show two expressions are equal.
  • Solving Equations: Finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.
  • Basic Solving Techniques: Using inverse operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to isolate the variable.
  • Examples:
    • x + 5 = 10 (solve for x)
    • 2y - 3 = 7 (solve for y)

Introduction to Inequalities

  • Inequalities: Statements that compare two expressions using symbols like < (less than), > (greater than), ≤ (less than or equal to), ≥ (greater than or equal to), ≠ (not equal to).
  • Solving Inequalities: Finding values of the variable that make the inequality true.
  • Graphing Inequalities: Representing the solution set on a number line.
  • Examples:
    • x > 3
    • y ≤ 5

Problem Solving Strategies

  • Read the problem carefully.
  • Identify the important information.
  • Determine what you need to find out.
  • Choose a strategy to solve the problem.
  • Show your work.
  • Check your answer.

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