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What is Algebra?
What is Algebra?
- A form of geometry
- A statistical method
- The branch of mathematics that deals with relationships between numbers (correct)
- A type of arithmetic
What is a Coefficient?
What is a Coefficient?
A number multiplied by a variable
What defines an Equation?
What defines an Equation?
A number sentence that contains an equality symbol
What is an Expression in mathematics?
What is an Expression in mathematics?
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What are Extraneous Solutions?
What are Extraneous Solutions?
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What is an Inequality?
What is an Inequality?
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What is a Polynomial?
What is a Polynomial?
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What is a Radical Function?
What is a Radical Function?
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What is a Rational Function?
What is a Rational Function?
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What are Reciprocal numbers?
What are Reciprocal numbers?
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What is a Variable?
What is a Variable?
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Study Notes
Algebra Concepts
- Algebra: A mathematical field focused on relationships between numbers, using symbols to represent numbers and their relationships.
- Coefficient: A numerical factor in a term that is multiplied by a variable, indicating the term's magnitude in algebraic expressions.
Mathematical Structures
- Equation: A mathematical statement that asserts equality between two expressions, represented with an equality symbol.
- Expression: A combination of numbers, variables, and operation symbols expressing a value, but without an equality symbol.
Solution Types
- Extraneous Solutions: Possible solutions derived from manipulating equations that do not hold true in the original equation, thus invalidating them.
- Inequality: A relational statement comparing two expressions using inequality symbols such as >, <, ≥, or ≤ to indicate a non-equal relationship.
Types of Functions
- Polynomial: An algebraic expression composed of terms with variables raised to nonnegative integer powers and real-number coefficients, often used in various mathematical contexts.
- Radical Function: Functions that include roots, with square roots and cube roots being the most commonly encountered forms.
Function Relationships
- Rational Function: A function defined as the ratio of two polynomials, represented as R(x) = P(z)/Q(z), where both P and Q are polynomial expressions.
- Reciprocal: A pair of numbers whose product equals one, essentially 1/x, emphasizing the inverse relationship between two values.
Fundamental Definitions
- Variable: A symbol or letter utilized in algebra to stand in for unknown quantities, allowing for generalization in mathematical expressions.
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