Chapter 4 Review

Front

In the equation y=mx+b, what does the 'm' represent?

Back

The slope or growth.

Front

Simplify using the distributive property: 7(5x-1)

Back

35x - 7

Front

Simplify using the distributive property: 2(c - 8)

Back

2c - 16

Front

Simplify using the distributive property: 3(2c - 5)

Back

6c - 15

Front

Follow the order of operations and simplify: 18 + (6 – 2) × 2 = ?

Back

26

Front

What is the order of operations in mathematics?

Back

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

Front

Define the distributive property.

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What does the term 'slope' refer to in a linear equation?

Back

The rate of change of the y-value with respect to the x-value.

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y=mx+b?

Back

The value of y when x=0.