PSAT Practice Math Algebra

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What is the product of powers property in algebra?

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How do you solve for a variable in a linear equation?

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Isolate the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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What does it mean for an equation to have an infinite number of solutions?

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It means that the equation is true for all values of the variable, often occurring when two expressions are equivalent.

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What is a factor in algebra?

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A factor is a number or expression that divides another number or expression evenly.

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How do you determine if a polynomial is divisible by a binomial?

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Use polynomial long division or synthetic division to check for a remainder of zero.

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What is the relationship between the coefficients and roots of a polynomial?

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The coefficients of a polynomial can be used to find the roots using the Factor Theorem.

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What is the significance of the constant term in a polynomial?

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The constant term is the value of the polynomial when all variable terms are set to zero.

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How do you convert hours and minutes into just minutes?

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Multiply the number of hours by 60 and add the remaining minutes.

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What is the formula for the sum of two angles in a triangle?

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The sum of the angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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