Foundations of Algebra Review

Front

Simplify the expression: (5 + 7p²) - (2p⁴ - 3)

Back

-2p⁴ + 7p² + 8

Front

When solving the inequality 8y < -40, does the sign need to flip?

Back

NO

Front

Solve the inequality: 3n - 12 < 6. What is n?

Back

n < 6

Front

Combine like terms: 4x² - 3x + 11 - 2x

Back

4x² - 5x + 11

Front

When do you flip an inequality symbol?

Back

When you multiply or divide by a negative number.

Front

What is a like term in algebra?

Back

Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

Define a polynomial.

Back

An expression consisting of variables and coefficients, combined using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.

Front

What is the degree of a polynomial?

Back

The highest power of the variable in the polynomial.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.

Front

What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

Back

An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater or less than another.