Algebra Review

Front

What is the expression for 'six feet less than the width' (use w for width)?

Back

w - 6

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Solve for p: 4(p - 2) = 2(p + 5)

Back

p = 9

Front

Evaluate the expression if x=2, and z=5: (10 + 5x) / z

Back

4

Front

What is the algebraic expression for 'Twice x, decreased by 9'?

Back

2x - 9

Front

What is the algebraic expression for 'a number tripled is equal to 18'?

Back

3n = 18

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac

Front

What is a variable in algebra?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

Back

An expression does not have an equal sign, while an equation does.

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

Back

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right) - PEMDAS.