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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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How do you solve a linear equation?

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To solve a linear equation, isolate the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) until the variable is alone.

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What is the distributive property?

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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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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 variables involved.

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How do you find the measure of an angle in a triangle?

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The sum of the angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees. You can find the measure of an unknown angle by subtracting the sum of the known angles from 180.

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What is the solution set of an inequality?

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The solution set of an inequality is the set of all values that make the inequality true.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the process for solving a system of equations?

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To solve a system of equations, you can use substitution, elimination, or graphing to find the values of the variables that satisfy all equations in the system.

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What is a linear function?

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A linear function is a function that graphs to a straight line and can be expressed in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.