All Things Algebra

What is the radius of this cylinder?

What does '2x' imply in Algebra?

• 2 minus x

• 2 divided by x

• 2 times x

• 2 plus x

What symbol is commonly used to represent the unknown in Algebra?

• y

• z

• x

• a

What is an equation in Algebra?

• A method for dividing numbers

• A mathematical formula for calculating angles

• A mathematical statement that two things are equal

• A mathematical statement that two things are not equal

What is the main goal in Algebra?

• To complicate simple arithmetic problems

• To figure out what the unknown values in equations are

• To memorize as many equations as possible

• To draw geometric shapes

What is a 'variable' in Algebra?

• A constant number

• A known value

• A symbol whose value can change or vary

• A symbol that stands for a single, unchanging number

In Algebra, what operation is considered the 'default' operation?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What percentage of the test covers algebra and modeling?

Use the algebra nation glossary to find the definition of slope intercept form.

• An equation in the form of ax² + bx + c = y.

• An equation in the form of ax + by = c

• An equation in the form of y = mx + b

• An equation in the form of y = a(x - h)² + k

Use the algebra nation glossary to find the definition of standard form of a quadratic equation.

• An equation in the form of ax² + bx + c = y.

• An equation in the form of ax + by = c

• An equation in the form of y = mx + b

• An equation in the form of y = a(x - h)² + k