Algebra 1 Final Exam Review

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations.

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Define an equation.

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

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What is the purpose of solving an equation?

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To find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To reduce an expression to its simplest form by combining like terms and eliminating unnecessary parentheses.

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What is the distributive property?

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A property that states a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside parentheses.

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What does 'm' represent in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope of the line, indicating how steep the line is.

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What does 'b' represent in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The y-intercept of the line, indicating where the line crosses the y-axis.

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What is a function?

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A relation that assigns exactly one output for each input, often represented as f(x).

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is the input (x), while the dependent variable is the output (y) that depends on the input.