Algebra I Review

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 8x - 6 = 10?

Back

Add 6 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the result of simplifying 5(3x + 1)?

Back

15x + 5

Front

What is the difference when calculating 14 - (-22)?

Back

36

Front

What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

To reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms.

Front

What is a variable in algebra?

Back

A symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown value.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you multiply a by each term inside the parentheses.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

x = 7.

Front

What is the purpose of combining like terms in an expression?

Back

To simplify the expression and make it easier to solve.

Front

What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.