2021 Algebra 1 SOL Review Part 1 of 4

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What is the factored form of 4x² - 25?

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(2x + 5)(2x - 5)

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What is the process of simplifying an algebraic expression?

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Combining like terms and reducing the expression to its simplest form.

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

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Two expressions are equivalent if they have the same value for all values of the variable.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, such as (x + 2) or (3x - 5).

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How do you factor a quadratic expression like 5x² - 13x + 6?

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Look for two numbers that multiply to the product of the leading coefficient and the constant term, and add to the middle coefficient.

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What is the difference of squares?

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The difference of squares is a special product that can be factored as a² - b² = (a + b)(a - b).

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What is the leading coefficient in a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.

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What is the zero product property?

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If the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an expression made up of variables, coefficients, and exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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The standard form is ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.