Algebra 1 LEAP Review #1(No Calculator)

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is an irrational number?

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An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction; it cannot be written as a ratio of two integers.

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If a quadratic equation has one irrational root, what can be said about the other root?

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The other root must also be irrational.

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What is the product of a rational number and an irrational number?

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The product is generally irrational, unless the rational number is zero.

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What is the square of an irrational number?

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The square of an irrational number is always irrational.

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What does it mean for a quadratic equation to have integer coefficients?

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It means that all the coefficients (the numbers in front of the variables) are whole numbers.

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How do you factor the expression 3x^2 - 4x - 4?

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The expression factors to (3x + 2)(x - 2).

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What are inequalities?

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Inequalities are mathematical statements that compare two expressions and show the relationship between them, using symbols like <, >, ≤, and ≥.

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What is the significance of the number of sources in a research paper?

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It ensures the research is well-supported and credible, providing a range of perspectives.

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What does the inequality m > 6 represent in the context of sources?

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It indicates that the number of magazine sources must be greater than 6.