Algebra Chapter 1

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What is an algebraic expression for the sum of a number and 8?

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What is an algebraic expression for 27 decreased by a number?

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What does it mean for a mapping diagram to be a function?

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A mapping diagram is a function if each input (x-value) is paired with exactly one output (y-value).

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is a function in mathematics?

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A function is a relation that assigns exactly one output for each input.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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How do you determine if a relation is a function?

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A relation is a function if no two ordered pairs have the same first element (x-value).

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown number.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What is the algebraic expression for the product of a number and 5?

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right), often abbreviated as PEMDAS.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3