Algebra Chapter 1 Test Review

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What is a function in algebra?

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A function is a relation that assigns exactly one output for each input.

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How do you simplify the expression 3x - 1 + 2x - 3?

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The simplified form is 5x - 4.

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In a scenario where earnings depend on the length of a reception, which variable is independent?

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The length of the reception is the independent variable.

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What subset of real numbers does -2.57 belong to?

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-2.57 belongs to the subset of rational numbers.

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How do you simplify the expression -3(5 - 2y)?

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The simplified expression is 6y - 15.

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What is the definition of a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are manipulated or changed, while dependent variables are measured or observed.

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What is the process of combining like terms in algebra?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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How do you identify the slope of a linear function?

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The slope is the ratio of the change in the y-values to the change in the x-values between two points on the line.