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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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What does the distributive property state?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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How do you evaluate a function at a given point?

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To evaluate a function f(x) at a point x = a, substitute a into the function and simplify.

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise/run).

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers.

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What is the difference between a function and a relation?

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A function is a specific type of relation where each input (x-value) has exactly one output (y-value).

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What is the purpose of factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is used to simplify expressions, solve equations, and find roots of polynomials.

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

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The y-intercept is found by setting x = 0 in the equation and solving for y.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that forms a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.