Algebra 1 EOC Practice Flashcard #1

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in mathematical expressions and equations.

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What is the purpose of solving an equation?

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The purpose of solving an equation is to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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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, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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How do you combine like terms in an expression?

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To combine like terms, you add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that represents a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What does the slope of a line represent?

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The slope of a line represents the rate of change of the dependent variable (y) with respect to the independent variable (x). It is calculated as the rise over run.

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What is the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented by the value of y when x = 0.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers, and A should be non-negative.