Unit 2: Reasoning with Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

Front

What is factoring in algebra?

Back

Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into simpler components, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

Front

Factor the expression: 12x - 20

Back

4(3x - 5)

Front

What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

Front

Solve the equation: \( \frac{3}{2}(3x + 5) \)

Back

\( 4 \frac{1}{2}X + 7 \frac{1}{2} \)

Front

What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

Simplifying an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form, making it easier to understand or solve.

Front

Which expression simplifies \( 7(5 - 8) \)?

Back

\( 7(5) - 7(8) \)

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What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

Front

Solve for k: 2k - 9 ≤ -19

Back

k ≤ -5

Front

What is evaluation in mathematics?

Back

Evaluation is the process of finding the value of an expression by substituting variables with numbers.

Front

Evaluate 2r + 1 if r = 3

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