Algebra Basics Test Review

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What is the result of simplifying the expression: -(2c - 15)?

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-2c + 15

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How do you express 'three times a number increased by nine' in algebraic form?

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3h + 9

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What is the result of simplifying the expression: -9(2g + 3)?

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-18g - 27

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Translate the phrase '8 less than the product of 4 and a number' into an algebraic expression using m.

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4m - 8

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How do you express 'six divided by the product of -7 and b' in algebraic form?

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6 / -7b

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What is the order of operations in algebra?

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Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right) - PEMDAS.

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How do you solve for a variable in an equation?

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