ALGEBRA Flashcards
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What is a simple sentence in algebra?
A simple sentence in algebra consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate.
True or False: The expression 3x + 5 is a simple sentence.
False
Fill in the blank: In algebra, __________ is the process of replacing a variable with a number or another expression.
substitution
What is the result of substituting x = 2 in the expression 3x + 4?
10
Simplify the expression: 2(x + 3) + 4.
2x + 10
Choose the correct answer: What is the first step in simplifying the expression 4(x - 1) + 2x?
Distribute the 4 to both terms inside the parentheses.
True or False: The expression 5x - 2 + 3x can be simplified to 8x - 2.
True
What is the value of the expression 7y - 3 when y = 1?
4
Fill in the blank: The __________ property states that changing the order of the addends does not change the sum.
commutative
What does it mean to combine like terms?
It means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.
True or False: The expression 3a + 2b is simplified because there are no like terms.
True
What is the simplified form of 6x + 3x - 5?
9x - 5
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a like term of 4x?
2x
What is the result of simplifying the expression 8 - (3 + 5)?
0
Fill in the blank: When you multiply a term by a number, you are applying the __________ property.
distributive
What is the expression for the perimeter P of a rectangle with length l and width w?
P = 2l + 2w
True or False: The expression 10 - 2(3 + x) simplifies to 4 - 2x.
True
What is the first step when simplifying the expression 5(2x + 3) - 4?
Distribute the 5.
Multiple Choice: What is the simplified form of 2(x + 4) + 3(x - 2)?
5x + 2
What is the value of the expression 4z + 6 when z = 2?
14
Fill in the blank: To solve for x in the equation 2x + 3 = 11, first subtract __________ from both sides.
3
What is the simplified form of the expression 3(4 + 2x) - 2x?
12 + 6x
True or False: When simplifying expressions, the order of operations must be followed.
True
What is the expression for the area A of a triangle with base b and height h?
A = 1/2 * b * h