Math 1 Chapter 1 Test

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What is the absolute value equation setup for |X + 3| = 5?

Back

X + 3 = 5 and X + 3 = -5

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Solve for c in the equation 3c + 5 = 23.

Back

c = 6

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Write the equation for the cost, C, after h hours of babysitting if the flat fee is $3 and $5 per hour.

Back

C = 5h + 3

Front

Solve for n in the equation 21 = 3 + 4n + 5n.

Back

n = 2

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Solve for x in the equation 2x - 3 + 4x = 27.

Back

x = 5

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What is the distributive property in mathematics?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the formula for solving a linear equation in one variable?

Back

ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x + 3 = 18?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.