Ready for Algebra Assessment Review

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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. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Simplify the expression: 8(3x + 4) - 6(x - 3)

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18x + 40

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What is the formula for multiplying fractions?

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How do you solve for a variable in an equation?

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To solve for a variable, isolate it on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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Solve for a: -2(3a + 7) = 10

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a = -4

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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

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Simplify the expression: 2p + 5q - 3 + 7q - 2p + 8

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12q + 5

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). It is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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Calculate: 7 + 4 ÷ (8 - 6)

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