Algebra Test Review

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows that two expressions are equal, using the '=' sign.

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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 of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown number in an equation.

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What is the order of operations?

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The order of operations is the rules that determine the sequence in which calculations are performed: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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What is a number sentence?

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A number sentence is a mathematical statement that includes numbers, operations, and an equality or inequality sign.

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What does 'greater than' mean?

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'Greater than' is a comparison that shows one number is larger than another, represented by the symbol '>'.

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What does 'less than' mean?

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'Less than' is a comparison that shows one number is smaller than another, represented by the symbol '<'.

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How do you find the total when adding?

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To find the total when adding, you combine the values together to get one sum.

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts or groups.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times.