Algebra Practice Exam

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What is the process to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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x = -\frac{3}{b}

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What does it mean to solve an equation for a variable?

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It means to express that variable in terms of other variables or constants.

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What is the definition of a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation of the first degree, meaning it has no variables raised to a power greater than one.

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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How do you find the slope of a line given two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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x = 7.

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What does it mean for two equations to be equivalent?

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Two equations are equivalent if they have the same solution set.

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value.