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What is the purpose of an equation in algebra?
What is the purpose of an equation in algebra?
- To model real-world situations
- Both a and c (correct)
- To perform arithmetic calculations
- To represent a mathematical statement of equality
What is a variable in an algebraic equation?
What is a variable in an algebraic equation?
- A symbol representing a constant value
- A symbol representing a fixed number
- A symbol representing an unknown quantity (correct)
- A symbol representing a known quantity
What is the process of finding the values that make an equation true called?
What is the process of finding the values that make an equation true called?
- Solving the equation (correct)
- Simplifying the equation
- Evaluating the equation
- Factoring the equation
Which property allows you to add the same quantity to both sides of an equation?
Which property allows you to add the same quantity to both sides of an equation?
What does it mean when two equations are called equivalent?
What does it mean when two equations are called equivalent?
If A = 2x + 3 and B = 4x - 1, which property would you use to solve A + B = 11?
If A = 2x + 3 and B = 4x - 1, which property would you use to solve A + B = 11?
What does 'LHS' stand for in the context of checking answers for linear equations?
What does 'LHS' stand for in the context of checking answers for linear equations?
If an equation contains fractions, what is the recommended step before solving it?
If an equation contains fractions, what is the recommended step before solving it?
Which of the following is a linear equation?
Which of the following is a linear equation?
What property is being used when solving an equation by performing the same operation on both sides?
What property is being used when solving an equation by performing the same operation on both sides?
In the equation $\frac{6x}{3} - \frac{2}{4} = \frac{9x}{4}$, what is the lowest common denominator (LCD)?
In the equation $\frac{6x}{3} - \frac{2}{4} = \frac{9x}{4}$, what is the lowest common denominator (LCD)?
What type of equation is $x^2 - 2x - 8 = 0$?
What type of equation is $x^2 - 2x - 8 = 0$?
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