Introduction to Algebra Flashcard

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What does '2x' imply in Algebra?

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2 times x

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What is a 'variable' in Algebra?

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A symbol whose value can change or vary

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How is multiplication implied in Algebra?

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By placing symbols next to each other without an operation

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What is an equation in Algebra?

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A mathematical statement that two things are equal

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What is the main goal in Algebra?

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To figure out what the unknown values in equations are

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What is a constant in Algebra?

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A fixed value that does not change

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What does 'x' typically represent in Algebra?

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An unknown value or variable

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equal sign, while an equation does.

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What is the distributive property in Algebra?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true