Algebra 1 Review for Semester Exam

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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How do you solve for a variable in an equation?

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To solve for a variable, isolate the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

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What does it mean for a graph to have a zero?

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A zero of a graph is the x-value where the graph intersects the x-axis, meaning the output (y-value) is zero.

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

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How do you find the slope from two points?

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What is a system of equations?

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A system of equations is a set of two or more equations with the same variables. Solutions are the points where the equations intersect.

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How do you solve a system of equations graphically?

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To solve graphically, plot both equations on the same graph and identify the point(s) where they intersect.

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What is the meaning of the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the point where the graph of the equation crosses the y-axis, represented by the value of y when x = 0.

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What is the process to solve an equation with parentheses?

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Use the distributive property to eliminate parentheses, then combine like terms and isolate the variable.

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What is the difference between a linear equation and a quadratic equation?

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