1st Semester Final Review

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Factor the expression: 15n - 45

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15(n - 3)

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20

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Factor the expression: -4m + 20

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-4(m - 5)

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If James has $300 to spend on a game system costing $199 and games costing $17.49 each, how many games can he buy?

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5

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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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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It has the form y = mx + b.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What is the purpose of factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is used to simplify expressions and solve equations by breaking them down into simpler components.