ALGEBRA Flashcards

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1
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What is a simple sentence in algebra?

A

A simple sentence in algebra consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate.

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2
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True or False: The expression 3x + 5 is a simple sentence.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: In algebra, __________ is the process of replacing a variable with a number or another expression.

A

substitution

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4
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What is the result of substituting x = 2 in the expression 3x + 4?

A

10

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5
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Simplify the expression: 2(x + 3) + 4.

A

2x + 10

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6
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Choose the correct answer: What is the first step in simplifying the expression 4(x - 1) + 2x?

A

Distribute the 4 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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7
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True or False: The expression 5x - 2 + 3x can be simplified to 8x - 2.

A

True

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8
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What is the value of the expression 7y - 3 when y = 1?

A

4

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9
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Fill in the blank: The __________ property states that changing the order of the addends does not change the sum.

A

commutative

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10
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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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It means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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11
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True or False: The expression 3a + 2b is simplified because there are no like terms.

A

True

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12
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What is the simplified form of 6x + 3x - 5?

A

9x - 5

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13
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a like term of 4x?

A

2x

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14
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What is the result of simplifying the expression 8 - (3 + 5)?

A

0

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15
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Fill in the blank: When you multiply a term by a number, you are applying the __________ property.

A

distributive

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16
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What is the expression for the perimeter P of a rectangle with length l and width w?

17
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True or False: The expression 10 - 2(3 + x) simplifies to 4 - 2x.

18
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What is the first step when simplifying the expression 5(2x + 3) - 4?

A

Distribute the 5.

19
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Multiple Choice: What is the simplified form of 2(x + 4) + 3(x - 2)?

20
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What is the value of the expression 4z + 6 when z = 2?

21
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Fill in the blank: To solve for x in the equation 2x + 3 = 11, first subtract __________ from both sides.

22
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What is the simplified form of the expression 3(4 + 2x) - 2x?

23
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True or False: When simplifying expressions, the order of operations must be followed.

24
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What is the expression for the area A of a triangle with base b and height h?

A

A = 1/2 * b * h