Algebra Review

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What is an ordered pair in a coordinate system?

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An ordered pair is a pair of numbers used to locate a point on a coordinate plane, represented as (x, y).

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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How do you determine if an ordered pair is a solution to a system of inequalities?

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Substitute the x and y values of the ordered pair into each inequality. If both inequalities are satisfied, the ordered pair is a solution.

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What is a linear regression equation?

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A linear regression equation models the relationship between two variables by fitting a linear equation to observed data.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the formula for calculating the average rate of change?

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Average rate of change = (f(b) - f(a)) / (b - a), where [a, b] is the interval.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.6

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How do you find the x-intercept of a linear equation?

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Set y = 0 in the equation and solve for x.

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How do you find the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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Set x = 0 in the equation and solve for y.

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What does it mean to eliminate a variable in a system of equations?

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To eliminate a variable means to manipulate the equations so that one variable is removed, allowing for easier solving of the remaining variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What are opposite signs in the context of solving equations?

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Opposite signs refer to numbers that have different signs, such as positive and negative, which can be used to eliminate variables when adding or subtracting equations.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the significance of the slope in a linear equation?

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The slope indicates the steepness of the line and the direction of the relationship between the variables (positive slope means increasing, negative slope means decreasing).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers, and A should be non-negative.