Algebra 1 Regents Review #1

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Define an equation.

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

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What is the purpose of solving an equation?

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To find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the distributive property?

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A property that states a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a parenthesis.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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How do you combine like terms?

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By adding or subtracting coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that forms a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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Define slope in the context of a linear equation.

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x, calculated as rise over run.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept?

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The point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented by the value of y when x = 0.

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What is a function?

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A relation where each input (x) has exactly one output (y).

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CCSS.8.F.A.1