Algebra 1 Fall Final Review

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

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What is the purpose of solving an equation?

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The purpose of solving an equation is to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and perform operations to make it as concise as possible.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a parenthesis.

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How do you solve a linear equation in one variable?

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

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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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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What does it mean for two lines to be parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they have the same slope and will never intersect.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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The quadratic formula is x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a), used to find the roots of a quadratic equation.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an expression that consists of variables raised to whole number exponents and coefficients.